Illegitimately seize (power) (5)

I believe the answer is:

usurp

(Other definitions for usurp that I've seen before include "Seize wrongfully" , "Arrogate" , "Seize without right" , "Wrongfully assume" , "Expropriate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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