These are examples of usurpations of roles proper only to married spouses, which need to be excluded if medical practice, in the realm of human fertility, is to respect the significance of human procreation and the language of marriage. (faith.org.uk)
From a licit interpretation of the Constitution or from judicial usurpation of politics? (firstthings.com)
And this is odd considering that the period in question offered three of Elizabeth's greatest challenges: the threat of invasion by the Spanish Armada, the threat of usurpation by the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton wondrously high - strung), and the carnal temptations of the dashing Walter Raleigh. (killermoviereviews.com)