Zoeken
to usurp
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usurperen, overnemen
to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right
Transitive: to usurp a position or right
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usurperen, overnemen
to take someone’s position or role, often in an unfair or illegal way
Transitive: to usurp somebody in a position of power
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Voorbeeld
In many tales, evil stepmothers attempt to usurp the rightful place of the princess.
Local tribes felt the government was trying to usurp their lands.
The prince was accused of trying to usurp his elder brother's position.
