noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
usurpation; seizure; encroachment
Formal term for taking over rights, territory, or authority by force or unjust means. Often used in political or legal contexts.
その法律は国民の権利を侵奪するものだと批判された。
The law was criticized as an encroachment on citizens' rights.
The neighboring country is attempting to seize territory.