- palace coup
- palace coup (also palace revolution) ► NOUN ▪ the non-violent overthrow of a sovereign or government by senior officials within the ruling group.
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palace coup — noun count a PALACE REVOLUTION … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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palace revolution — palace revo lution also .palace coup n a situation in which the people who work for a leader take control and remove that leader s power ▪ He deposed his father in a palace coup … Dictionary of contemporary English
palace revolution — a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group. Also called palace revolt, palace coup /kooh/. [1900 05] * * * palace revolution noun A revolution within the seat of authority • • • Main Entry … Useful english dictionary
coup — noun 1 (also coup d état) violent change of government ADJECTIVE ▪ abortive, attempted, failed, unsuccessful ▪ successful ▪ bloody … Collocations dictionary
palace — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ ancient ▪ 14th century, etc. ▪ imperial, papal, presidential, royal ▪ beautiful … Collocations dictionary
palace revolution — a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group. Also called palace revolt, palace coup /kooh/. [1900 05] * * * … Universalium
coup — (koo) [French: a blow with the fist; a sudden shock] An unexpected, telling blow, act, or move; a brilliant accomplishment; a masterstroke. See also coup d’état. He was arrested and accused of instigating a palace coup designed to unseat … Dictionary of foreign words and phrases
palace revolution — (also palace coup) noun the non violent overthrow of a sovereign or government by senior officials within the ruling group … English new terms dictionary
Palace of Justice siege — Part of Colombian armed conflict Date 6 November 1985 Location Bogotá … Wikipedia
