A coup d'état, often referred to simply as a coup, is the sudden, illegal overthrow of a government, typically executed by a small group that seeks to replace the existing leadership. This action is usually characterized by the use of force or coercion and can occur in various forms, including military takeovers. The term is French for "blow of state," emphasizing the abruptness and severity of the act. Coups often lead to significant political instability and can result in changes to the country's governance structure.
A military coup or coup d'état.
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It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
a coup can be violent or non-violent
Napoleon's coup in 1799.
On April 22, 1990, Gideon Orka attempted an unsuccessful coup to remove the government of Ibrahim Babangida. The coup attempt has been describe as one of the bloodies coup in Nigeria.
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coup d'état, although technically a coup doesn't have to be military.
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A military coup or coup d'état.
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.
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The spelling from French is coup (a blow), meaning a victory or triumph.
The site at http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/index.html gives it a literal translation of: blow of meAnswerDoes not mean anything in french. Maybe it is "écoute-moi" which means "listen to me".Or maybe it's "coup de main", which means "(helping) hand".