Usurp (verb)

1. To seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right.
2. To take over, to seize, to take possession of.

Origin:

The word "usurp" comes from the latin word "usurpare" which means "to seize or take without right.".

Examples:

1. The dictator usurped the government and ruled the country with an iron fist.
2. He was accused of trying to usurp the throne.
3. The company's new management team attempted to usurp control of the business.
4. The group of rebels planned to usurp power from the government.
5. He was charged with usurping the identity of another person.