usurpation (noun)

1. In the painting 'The Coronation of Napoleon' by Jacques-Louis David, the artist depicts the usurpation of power by Napoleon as he crowns himself Emperor.

2. One of the most famous usurpations in history is when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River with his army and seized control of Rome, marking the start of the Roman Empire.

3. The movie 'V for Vendetta' portrays a dystopian future where a masked vigilante orchestrates a plan to overthrow a totalitarian government through usurpation of their authority.

4. In the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', the character Azula attempts to overthrow her brother's claim to the throne through usurpation and become the new Fire Lord.

1. During the medieval times, the usurpation of religious artifacts by invading forces was seen as a great sacrilege.

2. In the novel, the protagonist's usurpation of his true love's heart led to a forbidden romance filled with passion and secrecy.

3. In the popular anime series, the main antagonist seeks to gain ultimate power through the usurpation of the sacred ancient artifacts.

4. The horror movie depicted a terrifying scenario of a haunted house where the spirits plotted the usurpation of the protagonist's soul.