Definitionn. one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
Last update: September 5, 2015
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The usurper was, however, able to maintain himself for two years only, famine and pestilence which prevailed in Egypt and Syria during his reign renderiqg him unpopular, while his arbitrary treatment of the amirs also gave offence. [Please select]
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Why, they are sending ambassadors to compliment the usurper. [Please select]
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He suggested addressing him as 'Usurper and Enemy of Mankind.' [Please select]
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, Comte de Foix, the usurper of the throne of Navarre in 1464. [Please select]
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And when the usurper of his country's liberties was dying, the preacher was again sent for, this time to grant an absolution. [Please select]
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Austria turned against him (1813); all Europe was eager to rise against this defaulting trustee of freedom, this mere usurper. [Please select]
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Nitetis, the most lovely creature ever born of woman, was the daughter of a king, but not of the usurper Amasis. [Please select]
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Amasis is a usurper, but the throne of Egypt is the lawful birthright of Hophra and his descendants. [Please select]
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As a strict matter of law, Mary was rightful heir to the English throne, and Elizabeth was an usurper. [Please select]
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Everywhere led the conquering war trail of the unkingly usurper, everywhere in his wake was devastation. [Please select]
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I will say nought against my usurper, although the Queen may have come to her own again. [Please select]
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