Coup D'état
/ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/
Definitions
- (n.) A sudden, illegal overthrow of a government, usually executed by a small group.
The general led a coup d'état to seize control of the country.
Forms
- coups d'état
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Commentary
Often distinguished from a revolution by its limited scale and rapid execution; drafting legal texts should specify the unlawful nature of the action.
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