usurp [usurped, usurping, usurps](seize power) verb [UK: juː.ˈzɜːp] [US: ˌjuː.ˈsɝːp]With the heirless king going crazy and royal family poisoned, the general of the army finally had his chance to usurp the throne. = Con el rey sin heredero volviéndose loco y la familia real envenenada, el general del ejército finalmente tuvo su oportunidad de usurpar el trono.
