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Term: Usurps

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To seize and hold (power, position, or authority) by force or without legal right.

Sample Sentence: The rebel leader usurps the throne and declares himself king.

Sense 2:

Definition: To take the place of someone or something unlawfully or without permission.

Sample Sentence: The talented young actress usurps the leading lady's role in the theater production.

Sense 3:

Definition: To encroach upon or infringe the rights, power, or property of another.

Sample Sentence: The new construction project usurps a significant portion of the park, removing public access.