usurp

Meaning (English)

to take a position or power wrongfully

Meaning (मराठी)

बळकावणे, अनधिकाराने घेणे

Used in a sentence

The committee usurped powers that vested in the general body.

सर्वसाधारण सभेकडे असलेले अधिकार समितीने बळकावले.

Synonyms

seize, arrogate, appropriate

Antonyms

relinquish, restore