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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French usorper, from [[Latin]] usurpare to take [[possession]] of without [[legal]] claim, from usu (abl. of usus use) + rapere to seize | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French usorper, from [[Latin]] usurpare to take [[possession]] of without [[legal]] claim, from usu (abl. of usus use) + rapere to seize | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : to seize and hold (as office, place, or [[powers]]) in [[possession]] by [[force]] or without [[right]] <usurp a [[throne]]> | *1a : to seize and hold (as office, place, or [[powers]]) in [[possession]] by [[force]] or without [[right]] <usurp a [[throne]]> | ||
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*2: to take the place of by or as if by [[force]] : supplant <must not let stock [[responses]] based on inherited [[prejudice]] usurp careful [[judgment]]> | *2: to take the place of by or as if by [[force]] : supplant <must not let stock [[responses]] based on inherited [[prejudice]] usurp careful [[judgment]]> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Usurper''' (lat. usurpare = to seize for use, to use) is a derogatory term used to describe either an illegitimate or [[controversial]] claimant to the [[power]]; often, but not always in a [[King|monarchy]], or a [[person]] who succeeds in establishing himself as a monarch without inheriting the [[throne]], or any other person exercising [[authority]] unconstitutionally. It may also be applied to an official acting [ | + | '''Usurper''' (lat. usurpare = to seize for use, to use) is a derogatory term used to describe either an illegitimate or [[controversial]] claimant to the [[power]]; often, but not always in a [[King|monarchy]], or a [[person]] who succeeds in establishing himself as a monarch without inheriting the [[throne]], or any other person exercising [[authority]] unconstitutionally. It may also be applied to an official acting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_vires ultra vires], outside his [[authority]] or [[jurisdiction]]. |
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
[[Category: Political Science]] | [[Category: Political Science]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:42, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Anglo-French usorper, from Latin usurpare to take possession of without legal claim, from usu (abl. of usus use) + rapere to seize
Definitions
- 1a : to seize and hold (as office, place, or powers) in possession by force or without right <usurp a throne>
- 2: to take the place of by or as if by force : supplant <must not let stock responses based on inherited prejudice usurp careful judgment>
Description
Usurper (lat. usurpare = to seize for use, to use) is a derogatory term used to describe either an illegitimate or controversial claimant to the power; often, but not always in a monarchy, or a person who succeeds in establishing himself as a monarch without inheriting the throne, or any other person exercising authority unconstitutionally. It may also be applied to an official acting ultra vires, outside his authority or jurisdiction.
