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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 rival
un coup d'état is the overthrow of a government
Wikipedia, 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.
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What is it called when a group of military leaders take over a country?
It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
How was Coup d'etat connected to the French Revolution?
Napoleon's coup in 1799.
What is the overthrow of a government called?
a coup can be violent or non-violent
When was The Umbrella Coup created?
The Umbrella Coup was created on 1980-10-08.
How did Boris Yeltsin respond to the Communist coup attempt?
He openly supported Gorbachev
Definition of coup d'etat?
another term for coup
What word fits the definition of to overthrow a government?
A coup de 'etat.
What is a phrase such as 'coup de grace' to mean the finishing touch when referring to a quality product?
I want to use a french or latin phrase such as Coup de Grace to mean the finishing touch. But Coup De Grace means the final blow which is not quite right. Actually the second definition of coup de grace is: A finishing stroke or decisive event
What is the coup de gras?
Coup de Grace (blow of mercy) means a death blow intended to end the suffering of a wounded creature. The phrase can refer to killing civilians or soldiers, friends or enemies and with or without the consent of the sufferer. Coup de Gras (blow of fat) means a death blow by pork chop.
How do you spell military coo?
It is Coup. As in coup d'etat.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup_d'état
What is definition of a political coo?
If you mean political coup [pronounced "coo"], it is the overthrow of the government by unconstitutional means. Also known as a coup d'etat, it usually involves the military or a general uprising against the government, and then setting up a new government friendly to the revolutionaries.
What is in a coup if nothing is in the coup?
nothing
How did the coup was stop?
how was the coup stop
What are the ratings and certificates for Coup pour coup - 1972?
Coup pour coup - 1972 is rated/received certificates of: Sweden:15
Coup in a sentence?
i coup the mathematic subject
How many syllables does the word coup d'etat have?
Coup d'etat has three syllables: coup-d'e-tat
What is it called when a group of military leaders take over a country?
It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
