coup
1. [ noun ] (politics) a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
Synonyms: takeover putsch coup_d'etat
Related terms: group_action Russian_Revolution countercoup capture
2. [ noun ] a brilliant and notable success
Related terms: success
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