self-coup

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Etymology[edit]

From self- +‎ coup.

Noun[edit]

self-coup (plural self-coups)

  1. A coup d'état in which a lawfully-elected head of state seizes power from the other branches of government.
    Synonyms: autocoup, autogolpe

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