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coup d'état
[ koo dey-tah; French koo dey-ta ]
noun
- a sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.
Synonyms: uprising, revolution, rebellion, overthrow
coup d'état
/ ku deta; ˈkuː deɪˈtɑː /
noun
- a sudden violent or illegal seizure of government
coup d'état
- A quick and decisive seizure of governmental power by a strong military or political group. In contrast to a revolution, a coup d'état, or coup , does not involve a mass uprising. Rather, in the typical coup, a small group of politicians or generals arrests the incumbent leaders, seizes the national radio and television services, and proclaims itself in power. Coup d'état is French for “stroke of the state” or “blow to the government.”
Word History and Origins
Origin of coup d'état1
Word History and Origins
Origin of coup d'état1
Example Sentences
How, then, did Putin manage what some are calling an “online coup d'état?”
One month later, Urquiza, having won over the army by a sudden coup d'état, seized the reins of government as dictator.
Outside of France, Louis Napoleon's second coup d'état created little stir.
After the coup d'état, however, the government of Louis Napoleon prohibited the continuance of his readings.
The diplomatic contest so far proved just the thing to ripen conditions for the meditated Bond coup d'état.
They saw in Republicanism only anarchy, while the Emperor's coup d'état inspired them with fear of his government.
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