A coup d'état, often referred to simply as a coup, is the sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government, typically executed by a small group, often including military forces or political leaders. Unlike a revolution, which involves widespread popular support and participation, a coup is usually characterized by its swift and clandestine nature. It aims to replace existing leadership and can lead to significant political instability and violence. Coups can occur in various forms, from violent takeovers to more subtle manipulations of political structures.
It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
A coup d'etat is the sudden overthrow of a government by the military in order to replace a part or all of the previous government. Actually a coup d'etat is just a name for an unconstitutional overthrow of a legitimate government by a small group of the state establishment..... This can be, but doesnt have to be the military. More precisely it would be a Junta if done by the military.a "coup d'état" is the sudden, frequently forceful, overthrow of a government to replace the ruler by another one.A action which triumphs over a rivalun coup d'état is the overthrow of a governmentWikipedia, the free encyclopedia A coup d'état(also coup) is the sudden overthrow of a government by a part of the state establishment - usually the military - to replace the branch of the stricken government, either with another civil government or with a military government.
A coup d'état is the sudden and illegal seizure of a government.
The forced take-over of a governmet by any group is called a coup d'état.
It's spelled "coup d'etat." It means to overthrow or suddenly change a government or state (ie: "etat"), usually illegally and often in a violent way. From the French, "to successfully execute a strategy involving the state/government."
Coup d'etat : it's French for taking of the state, overthrow, etc.
1. Election 2. Impeachment 3. Coup d tat 4. Revolution 5. Assassination of the president
The South Vietnamese government of Ngo Dinh Diem was overthrown by a coup d'état led by General Duong Van Minh in 1963 . (True facts .)
It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
Appointment; take-over; coup d'état.
An appointment; a take-over; a coup d'état.
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Monarchy No - it's a coup d'etat. a+ the answer is tyranny
Three syllables. However, it is NOT one word, but a French language phrase, of three words, which translates into English as 'Blow( or Strike) of State'. 'Coup' = Blow/Strike/Hit' d' = de = of Etat = State. In effect it means a sudden and often violent change of government in a given country. In everyday language it is often reduced to 'coup'; pronounced as 'coo'.
He staged a successful Coup de tat against the Directory Government...
The correct spelling is "military coup." A coup is a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government, typically carried out by a small group of individuals within the existing state apparatus, such as the military. The term "coup" originates from the French phrase "coup d'état," meaning a sudden overthrow of a government.
A coup d'etat is the sudden overthrow of a government by the military in order to replace a part or all of the previous government. Actually a coup d'etat is just a name for an unconstitutional overthrow of a legitimate government by a small group of the state establishment..... This can be, but doesnt have to be the military. More precisely it would be a Junta if done by the military.a "coup d'état" is the sudden, frequently forceful, overthrow of a government to replace the ruler by another one.A action which triumphs over a rivalun coup d'état is the overthrow of a governmentWikipedia, the free encyclopedia A coup d'état(also coup) is the sudden overthrow of a government by a part of the state establishment - usually the military - to replace the branch of the stricken government, either with another civil government or with a military government.