Person who takes power by force (7)

I believe the answer is:

usurper

(Other definitions for usurper that I've seen before include "One who illegally supplants another" , "One who takes power or position wrongfully" , "One seizing power illegally" , "replacing person" , "Pursuer of one who takes power wrongfully (7)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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