usurpation


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Synonyms for usurpation

the act of taking something for oneself

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Synonyms for usurpation

entry to another's property without right or permission

wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)

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Calida said Morales disregarded the sufficiency of the evidence against the former president when she indicted him instead for graft and usurpation of authority.
In August, the SC lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) over the lighter graft and usurpation charges filed by Morales against Aquino which she decided to initiate instead of the reckless imprudence charges.
Sandiganbayan grants withdrawal of graft, usurpation cases vs Aquino over Mamasapano !-- -- (Philstar.com) - August 22, 2019 - 9:47pm MANILA, Philippines The Sandiganbayan has granted the motion of the Office of the Ombudsman to withdraw the graft and usurpation of authority cases filed against former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III for his role in the bloody Mamasapano incident four years ago.
THE Supreme Court has given the Sandiganbayan the go-ahead to act on the motion filed by the Office of the Ombudsman to withdraw the graft and usurpation of authority cases filed against President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III and former police officials over the January 2015 Mamasapano clash that led to the death of more than 60 people, including 44 members of the elite Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF).
The Sandiganbayan may now act on the motion to withdraw the graft and usurpation of authority cases filed against former President Benigno S.
Accused Iqbal is also involved in other cases of NAB on charges of usurpation of Govt lands in Districts East and Malir involving hundreds of acres of precious lands.
Accused Javed Iqbal is also involved in other cases of NAB on charges of usurpation of Govt lands in Districts East and Malir involving hundreds of acres of precious lands.
The builder was also involved in other NAB cases for alleged usurpation of government land in districts East and Malir involving hundreds of acres.
'Javed Iqbal is also involved in other cases of NAB on charges of usurpation of government lands in Districts East and Malir involving hundreds of acres of precious lands,' claimed the spokesperson, added that he executes his offences through modus operandi of getting such illegal lands kept with the titles of his company's employees like Waseem and later disposes off such properties.
In another case he is also facing the charges of usurpation of 124 acres of land comprising 7 Dehs of Districts East and Malir where several illegal housing projects have been launched including Fatima Golf Residency.
Nine cases were classified as successful nest usurpation: in six cases nests of other birds were usurped by Mandarin duck and in three cases nests of Mandarin duck were usurped by other birds.
In the complaint, she accused Hamza of violence, issuing threats to life and usurpation of possessions, including jewelry, a mobile phone and her purse.
In the complaint Ayesha has accused Hamza of violence, issuing life threats and usurpation of possessions, including jewellery, a mobile phone and her purse.