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Coopt vs Usurp - What's the difference?

coopt | usurp |

As verbs the difference between coopt and usurp

is that coopt is while usurp is to seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

coopt

English

Verb

(en verb)

    • usurp

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
  • To use and assume the coat of arms of another person.
  • (obsolete) To make use of.
  • * 1662 , , Appendix, A Collection of Several Philosophical Writings of Dr. Henry More, p. 149:
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    Related terms

    * usurpation * usurper