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 act of forcibly taking control of a government or authority, often through sudden and decisive action. It typically involves overthrowing existing leadership to establish new rule, as seen in political revolutions or coups.
Etymology
The phrase "the seizure of power" combines 'seizure,' from the Old French 'seisir,' meaning to take possession, with 'power,' derived from the Latin 'potere,' meaning ability or might. Together, they describe the act of forcibly taking control, a concept deeply rooted in historical struggles for authority.
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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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