篡立

cuànlì
to become an unlawful ruler

CEDICT

Entry Composition

=1 篡 cuàn
  1. to seize
  2. to usurp
=1 篡 cuàn old variant of 篡 cuàn
2 立 lì
  1. to stand
  2. to set up
  3. to establish
  4. to lay down
  5. to draw up
  6. at once
  7. immediately