coup d'état
US /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/
UK /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/
1.
rampasan kuasa
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
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The military launched a coup d'état, overthrowing the elected government.
Tentera melancarkan rampasan kuasa, menggulingkan kerajaan yang dipilih.
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Rumors of a potential coup d'état spread throughout the capital.
Khabar angin tentang potensi rampasan kuasa tersebar di seluruh ibu kota.