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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
usurp .
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Examples
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The only way the Congress can provide this is through ultra-constitutional powers it usurps from the several states and the people themselves.
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MSFT presents CodePlex - open source foundation with a commercial twist Google says it would make books available to Amazon, Copyright Office says deal 'usurps'
ZDNet Government 2009
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District Court in downtown Phoenix, alleging that the law is illegal because it usurps federal authority in immigration enforcement and because of concerns the law may lead to racial profiling.
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Once again a elected official usurps the will of the people.
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Mr. Bullock said his side would argue the equitable sharing program illegally usurps a state's power to run its own asset forfeiture system by giving police an incentive to work with the federal government ahead of state authorities.
Motel Is Latest Stopover in Federal Forfeiture Battle John R. Emshwiller 2011
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Rather, he seemed to have lost that golden warmth that usurps the sun's rays that are cold in comparison.
One Cent Baby Nathaniel Tower 2011
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After nearly four decades, that title is set to be reclaimed by New York in 2013 when the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan usurps the 1,451-foot Willis Tower.
Chicago's Skyscraper Reign Coming To An End Chicago News Cooperative 2010
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Once again a elected official usurps the will of the people.
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After nearly four decades, that title is set to be reclaimed by New York in 2013 when the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan usurps the 1,451-foot Willis Tower.
Chicago's Skyscraper Reign Coming To An End Chicago News Cooperative 2010
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This is contrary to the existing city charter, and usurps the power given to the citizens of Tallahassee.
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