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Rebel, insurgent, insurrectionary, traitor, revolutionary etc...

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14y ago

In Canada, this is the crime of Treason. Any person guilty of treason is liable to be sentenced to imprisonnement for life. (section 46 and 47 of Canadian Criminal Code)

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14y ago

It could be called a revolution (if it is a popular uprising) or a coup (if it is a takeover by a smaller group). Coup is pronounced "coo", rhymes with "boo".

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12y ago

The overthrow of a government by a small group of people (usually they are well-connected) is known as a coup d'état.

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6y ago

If one overthrows a government by force then this is called a "revolution".

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14y ago

a revolution or a Coup d'état

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10y ago

coup

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Q: What is the term used for sudden illegal overthrowing of government called?
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