Usurpation involves taking possession of another's right or property.
Usurpation is a term that comes from the Latin usurpatĭo . This is the action and effect of usurping (taking possession of another's property or right ).
For example: “A group of neighbors from the Las Rosas neighborhood demonstrated against the usurpation of the land near the station,” “The usurpation of public space by restaurants and bars that put their tables on the street is evident.” ” , “If you want to avoid usurpation, you must wire this field” .
Characteristics of usurpation
Usurpation is usually carried out by force , violence or through intimidation . The person who usurps property may be aware of his crime (and justifies it based on his own needs or shortcomings) or may have been deceived by a third party (who promised him that the property had no owner, for example).
The act of usurping is linked to the action of occupying , since it links the material apprehension (the usurper enters the house and does not leave it) with the will to acquire ownership (when he demands the ownership and right of the usurped thing). ).
It must be stated that this type of usurpation is classified as a crime in the Spanish Penal Code and in many others. Based on a wide series of criteria and conditions, the judge competent to resolve a case of this type can establish a final sentence condemning the person who committed it, for example, with a fine of up to eighteen months.
Identity theft is common on social networks.
squatter movement
The squatter movement makes a cult of usurpation as a way of life and social protest. These groups enter and appropriate unoccupied land (such as abandoned houses, whether temporarily or permanently), making usufruct of them and denouncing the lack of social conscience of the legitimate owner (for having abandoned the land).
Many maintain that, given the serious housing problems that exist in much of the world, the usurpation of empty houses is justified.
Usurpation of public functions
All this without forgetting that, in the same way, there is what is known as usurpation of public functions .
It is a crime that consists of a person assuming and carrying out acts that are only typical of an official or a specific authority. This action can lead to the person facing up to prison sentences for a period of between one to three years.
Identity on the Internet
Due to the development of the Internet and new technologies, a type of usurpation called identity theft has become fashionable. This consists of a person carrying out certain actions under the name and surname of another, which logically could generate serious confusion for third parties.
This action is classified as a crime, and where it is occurring in the greatest number is in the field of social networks . Thus, for example, there has been the case of famous singers, actors or presenters who have seen someone use their first and last name to create a profile on any of these platforms and make all kinds of normally hurtful comments that can harm their image.