Usurpation (noun)

1. The act of seizing or taking possession of something, especially power or authority, without legal right.
2. The act of taking control or power by force or without legal authority.

Origin:

From the latin word "usurpatio" meaning to seize or to take possession by force.

Examples:

1. The king's usurpation of the throne was met with resistance from the nobles.
2. The dictator's usurpation of power led to widespread human rights abuses.
3. The company"s new management team"s usurpation of control was met with employee protests.
4. The usurpation of the government"s power by the military was a violation of the country"s constitution.
5. The usurpation of the company's resources by the CEO was considered embezzlement.