The seizure of power
Example: The seizure of power by the rebels changed the country's future.
Definition
"The seizure of power" refers to the sudden and forceful taking control over a government or authority, often by a group or individual through illegal or violent means, significantly altering the political landscape or leadership structure.
Etymology
The phrase "the seizure of power" combines 'seizure,' from the Old French 'seisir,' meaning to take possession or grasp, with 'power,' derived from the Latin 'potere,' meaning ability or capacity. Together, they describe the act of forcibly taking control, commonly used in historical contexts involving coups or revolutions.
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"The seizure of power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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