WORD OF THE DAY: Usurp [yoo-surp, -zurp] MEANING: verb (used - TopicsExpress



          

WORD OF THE DAY: Usurp [yoo-surp, -zurp] MEANING: verb (used with object) 1. to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right: The pretender tried to usurp the throne. 2. to use without authority or right; employ wrongfully: The magazine usurped copyrighted material. verb (used without object) 3. to commit forcible or illegal seizure of an office, power, etc.; encroach. EXAMPLE: Conversely, management should not usurp the directors role.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 08:32:31 +0000

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