El cop d'estat
Example: El cop d'estat va canviar radicalment el govern del país.
Definition
"El cop d'estat" refers to a sudden and illegal seizure of government power, typically executed by a small group, often military, to overthrow the existing authority and control the state without following constitutional procedures.
Etymology
The phrase "el cop d'estat" comes from Catalan, where "cop" means 'blow' or 'strike' and "estat" means 'state'. It literally translates to 'blow of state', describing a swift and forceful takeover of governmental power. Did you know this term vividly captures the suddenness and impact of such political actions?
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