Military Junta
/ˈmɪlɪtɛri ˈdʒʌntə/
Definitions
- (n.) A government led by a committee of military leaders who control a state after overthrowing the previous government, often without constitutional authority.
The military junta dissolved the parliament and imposed martial law following the coup.
Forms
- military junta
- military juntas
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Commentary
The term typically denotes an extralegal regime lacking constitutional legitimacy, often characterized by the suspension of normal legal processes.
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