Jun 26, 2008 00:03
usurp (yōō-sûrp')
v. u·surped, u·surp·ing, u·surps
v. tr.
-To seize and hold (the power or rights of another, for example) by force or without legal authority. See Synonyms at appropriate.
-To take over or occupy without right: usurp a neighbor's land.
-To take the place of (another) without legal authority; supplant.
usurper
noun
-One who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
Osamu-chan~ You'll be getting my response via e-mail in a few minutes. I'm just touching up my sources page. I hope you like a bit of heavy reading.