usurp in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To usurp means to take control or possession of something, especially power or authority, by force or without legal right.

The ambitious politician sought to usurp control of the party from its long-standing leaders.
In a dramatic coup, the general attempted to usurp the power of the elected government.
The hacker aimed to usurp the organization's sensitive data for personal gain.
Despite his efforts to usurp her authority, she remained steadfast in her leadership role.
The king's brother conspired to usurp the throne, believing he was the rightful heir.
The ambitious politician sought to usurp the party leadership through cunning tactics.
In the historical drama, the young prince plotted to usurp the throne from his aging father.
She felt that her colleague was trying to usurp her authority during the project.
The revolutionaries aimed to usurp the oppressive regime and establish a new government.
His attempt to usurp control of the committee was met with strong opposition from the members.