1. characterized by taking power or authority illegally or wrongfully
Usage: attributive use

1. taking someone’s position of power illegally or by force (present participle of usurp)
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The general was accused of usurping the president’s authority.
• The usurping faction took control of the government overnight.
• She felt her colleague was usurping her role in the project.
• The usurping prince claimed the throne after his brother’s death.
• Critics accused the committee of usurping powers that belonged to Congress.
• The usurping regime lasted only six months before being overthrown.