usurpations

noun

plural of usurpation
as in takeovers
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority the unexpected usurpation of power by the government resulted in the townspeople revolting

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  1. takeovers
  2. appropriations
  3. seizures
  4. annexations
Noun
  • Bloys is a near 25-year veteran of HBO who has steered TV’s most prestigious brand through choppy waters and three massive corporate takeovers in eight years.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Existing account takeovers and other fraud can happen without a new credit check.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of takeovers
Noun
  • Congress has failed to pass all appropriations bills by the beginning of the fiscal year, for the thirtieth year in a row.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Vought understands that federal funding provides a tool to consolidate power into the White House, said Bagenstos, who is now a law professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in disability and appropriations law.
    — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of appropriations
Noun
  • Reducing or abruptly stopping kratom after regular use can trigger withdrawal, and in some cases may lead to seizures, according to the expert.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Seek emergency care for severe symptoms such as seizures, fainting, difficulty waking, or sudden trouble speaking.
    — HEALTH, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of seizures
Noun
  • But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of annexations
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