Regime Change
/ˈrɛʒ.iːm ʧeɪnʤ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of replacing one government or political regime with another, often through intervention or imposed transition.
The international community debated the legality of the regime change in the country.
Forms
- regime changes
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'regime change' often involves questions of sovereignty, non-intervention, and the legality of external interventions; precise usage depends on international law principles and the nature of the transition.
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