Except that these much-too-powerful actors have upset Israeli democracy by usurping powers to themselves never intended by Israel’s founders or parliamentarians; powers which extend far beyond those held by the legal system in any other democracy.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/israeli-judicial-reform-reasonable-and-right/2023/01/30/

I am afraid that the “progressive” movement right now in the U.S. is usurping the self-governance of local communities.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/07/14/letters-to-the-editor-45/

The commission subsequently suspended Yunusa-Ari for usurping the powers of the state returning officer.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/lawyer-hails-inec-over-investigation-of-adamawa-rec/