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Usurp vs Confiscate - What's the difference?

usurp | confiscate |

In obsolete terms the difference between usurp and confiscate

is that usurp is to make use of while confiscate is confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit.

As verbs the difference between usurp and confiscate

is that usurp is to seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means while confiscate is to use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

As an adjective confiscate is

confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit.

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

    confiscate

    English

    Verb

    (confiscat)
  • To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
    • In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions.

    Synonyms

    * (take possession of)

    See also

    * confiscation

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) confiscated; seized and appropriated by the government for public use; forfeit
  • * Shakespeare
    • Lest that your goods too soon be confiscate .
  • * Shakespeare
    • Thy lands and goods / Are, by the laws of Venice, confiscate / Unto the state of Venice.
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