A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
A sudden, decisive exercise of power whereby the existing government is subverted without the consent of the people.
1 Amnesty International said coup leaders had arrested several members of Toure's government.
2 France and Germany condemned the coup , with the UN expressing serious concern.
3 However the union's latest venture could yet be its most successful coup .
4 The army seized power weeks later in a coup on May 22.
5 The coup in Haiti has been the site of state-sponsored political violence.
6 He said: I believe this is a real coup for Scottish Rugby.
7 An army-led coup attempt seemed possible, perhaps likely, the U.S. embassy reported.
8 In that case, board members led the coup , cheered on by investors.
9 The polls four years ago were the first since the 2006 coup .
10 Madagascar was also seen as improving sharply after a coup last year.
11 Turkey and Tunisia, where Islamist parties rule, both condemned the Cairo coup .
12 However, the country in general has remained calm since the bloodless coup .
13 Post - coup politics had paralysed a nation once touted as a model democracy.
14 Post - coup politics had paralyzed a nation once touted as a model democracy.
15 Tens of thousands of public service being sacked after failed Turkey coup .
16 Now, a military coup and consequently, a military administration is not impossible.
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