Take control by force (5)

I believe the answer is:

usurp

(Other definitions for usurp that I've seen before include "Depose illegally" , "Take power unlawfully" , "Seize power without authority" , "Take possession of, illegally" , "Seize unlawfully" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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