| As time went on, however, ambition and intrigue resulted in usurpations and impositions, eroding the feudalistic system at the root and bringing on a condition of political and moral disorder. |
| Ultimately most of the Robotpatents merely confirmed existing laws, though abolishing illegalities, encroachments, and usurpations. |
| The usurpations and acts of the rebels were considered not legal acts, but nullities. |
| The persecution of the Metric Martyrs follows a long line of power usurpations by the EU's bureaucrats, legislators, and judges. |
| Your consent alone can give the least validity to these usurpations. |
| He finds the people oppressed by the usurpations of government, and he urges to rebellion. |
