Took by force, as a throne (7)

I believe the answer is:

usurped

(Other definitions for usurped that I've seen before include "Took power illegally" , "Took power by force" , "Took control (by force)" , "Seized and took control" , "Took power or position wrongfully" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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