usurp
/ˌjuˈsɝp/
to take a position of power illegally or by force
“The general usurped control from the elected government.”
Origin: Latin usurpare (to take possession of), from usus (use) + rapere (to seize)
/ˌjuˈsɝp/
to take a position of power illegally or by force
“The general usurped control from the elected government.”
Origin: Latin usurpare (to take possession of), from usus (use) + rapere (to seize)