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to usurp
01
usurperen, onrechtmatig overnemen
to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right
Transitive: to usurp a position or right
Voorbeelden
Local tribes felt the government was trying to usurp their lands.
Lokale stammen voelden dat de regering probeerde hun land te usurperen.
02
usurperen, onrechtmatig overnemen
to take someone’s position or role, often in an unfair or illegal way
Transitive: to usurp somebody in a position of power
Voorbeelden
The rebellious minister sought to usurp the king and take control.
De opstandige minister probeerde de koning te usurperen en de controle over te nemen.
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