verb🔗ShareUsurpar, apoderarse deTo seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means."The younger brother often usurps his older brother's video game time by starting a new game when the older brother is away. "El hermano menor a menudo se apropia del tiempo de videojuegos de su hermano mayor al comenzar un nuevo juego cuando el hermano mayor no está.politicsgovernmentactionlawroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUsurpar, apropiarseTo use and assume the coat of arms of another person.""The online game character usurps the king's coat of arms, falsely claiming royal status." "El personaje del juego en línea usurpa el escudo de armas del rey, reclamando falsamente el estatus real.heraldryroyalrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUsurpar, apropiarse indebidamenteTo take the place rightfully belonging to someone or something else."The new manager usurps the team leader's authority by making decisions without consulting her. "El nuevo gerente usurpa la autoridad del líder del equipo al tomar decisiones sin consultarla.politicsgovernmentlawactionrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUsar, utilizarTo make use of."The student usurps the leadership role in the school play, taking charge of rehearsals. "El estudiante usa el papel de liderazgo en la obra escolar, haciéndose cargo de los ensayos.politicsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
