coup
US /kuː/
UK /kuː/
1.
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
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The military staged a coup, overthrowing the elected government.
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Rumors of a potential coup spread through the capital.
2.
a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment
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Winning the championship was a major coup for the underdog team.
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Hiring the renowned scientist was a brilliant coup for the research institute.