VERB: "to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one’s right or possession
2. take the place of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POSSESSION (noun)
1. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
2. the act of having and controlling property
WITHOUT (conjunction)
1. Unless; except; — introducing a clause.
WITHOUT (adverb)
1. On or art the outside; not on the inside; not within; outwardly; externally.

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