Coups
Definitions
- (n.) Sudden, decisive illegal seizures of government power, often by a military faction.
The nation was destabilized after a series of coups within a single year.
Forms
- coup
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'coups' is the plural of 'coup,' typically referring to multiple instances of unlawful governmental overthrows.
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