Revolutionary Government
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnɛri ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A provisional or interim government established after a revolutionary movement, often claiming legitimacy on grounds of overthrowing an existing regime.
The revolutionary government declared a new constitution after seizing power.
Forms
- revolutionary government
- revolutionary governments
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Commentary
Often emphasizes legitimacy derived from popular uprising or radical political change rather than traditional legal authority.
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