usurpation

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for usurpation

usurpation 🔊 /juˌsɚpejˈʃʌn/

usurpation : පැහැර ගැනීම

usurpation : පැහැර ගැන්ම

usurpation definition

Noun.

  1. The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power.
  2. Use; usage; custom.