Meaning of the word "coup d'état" in English
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coup d'état
US /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/
UK /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/
Noun
1.
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
Example:
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The military launched a coup d'état, overthrowing the elected government.
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Rumors of a potential coup d'état spread throughout the capital.
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