Seizing power by force (8)

I believe the answer is:

usurping

(Other definitions for usurping that I've seen before include "Seizing control without authority" , "Seizing control illegally" , "Taking another's position wrongfully" , "Assuming power without authority" , "Taking power without authority" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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