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  1. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word coup, which can be a noun or a verb. A coup can be a violent overthrow of a government or a brilliant, sudden, and successful act.

  2. A coup d'état (/ ˌ k uː d eɪ ˈ t ɑː / ⓘ; French: [ku deta]; lit. ' stroke of state '), or simply a coup, is typically an illegal and overt attempt by a military organization or other government elites to unseat an incumbent leadership.

  3. Dec 13, 2021 · A “coup,” shorthand for “coup d’état,” is broadly characterized by Merriam-Webster as a “sudden decisive exercise of force in politics,” but particularly the “violent overthrow or alteration...

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  4. Jan 6, 2021 · What is a coup? A coup is shorthand for "coup d’etat," a French term that means the overthrow of the government. The key element of a coup is that it is carried out beyond the bounds of legality.

  5. May 21, 2024 · coup d’état, the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group. The chief prerequisite for a coup is control of all or part of the armed forces, the police, and other military elements.

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  6. Nov 5, 2021 · Here’s a big-picture breakdown of the attempted coup, along with a day-by-day timeline of Trump’s efforts to co-opt the Justice Department to help his campaign.

  7. Dec 31, 2021 · Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election. December 31, 20215:01 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Mary Louise Kelly. , Noah Caldwell. , Ashish...

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