usurp
usurp.01 - to seize, take over
USURP-V NOTES: No Vncls. (from usurp.01-v)Aliases:
usurp (v.)
Roles:
ARG0-PAG: usurper, new holder
ARG1-PPT: role usurped
ARG1-PPT: role usurped
transitive
Perhaps none of the unconstitutional conditions contained in the appropriations bills for fiscal 1990 better illustrates
CongressARG0
's attempt to usurprel
executive powerARG1
than Section 609 of the executive - office bill .another shorter example that hurts less:
The exchange studentARG0
usurpedrel
my bedroomARG1
and now I 'm sleeping in the den .