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Meanings of coup in English

Portuguese
golpe de estado
Catalan
cop d'estat

A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.

golpe de estado

A sudden, decisive exercise of power whereby the existing government is subverted without the consent of the people.

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Examples for "coup d’état"
Examples for "coup d’état"
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Want me to tag along on your little coup d'état mission?
The Neutronium Alchemist
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In 1478 a rival banking family, the Pazzis, attempted a coup d'état against Medici rule.
The monster of florence
3
With the King's support, he had carried out a coup d'état in all but name.
The white war: life and death on the italian front 1915-1919
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Those protests, too, were condemned by the government as an attempt to foment a coup d'état.
The Guardian
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It becomes harder to say what is a real coup d'état and what is normal politics.
The Guardian
Usage of coup in English
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Amnesty International said coup leaders had arrested several members of Toure's government.
Reuters
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France and Germany condemned the coup, with the UN expressing serious concern.
BBC
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However the union's latest venture could yet be its most successful coup.
The Irish Times
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The army seized power weeks later in a coup on May 22.
Reuters
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The coup in Haiti has been the site of state-sponsored political violence.
The new yorker
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He said: I believe this is a real coup for Scottish Rugby.
The Guardian
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An army-led coup attempt seemed possible, perhaps likely, the U.S. embassy reported.
Ghost wars
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In that case, board members led the coup, cheered on by investors.
Reuters
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The polls four years ago were the first since the 2006 coup.
Radio NZ
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Madagascar was also seen as improving sharply after a coup last year.
Reuters
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Turkey and Tunisia, where Islamist parties rule, both condemned the Cairo coup.
The Guardian
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However, the country in general has remained calm since the bloodless coup.
Reuters
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Post-coup politics had paralysed a nation once touted as a model democracy.
Reuters
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Post-coup politics had paralyzed a nation once touted as a model democracy.
Reuters
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Tens of thousands of public service being sacked after failed Turkey coup.
Radio NZ
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Now, a military coup and consequently, a military administration is not impossible.
Reuters
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