O golpe de estado
Example: O golpe de estado mudou o governo da noite para o dia.
Definition
"O golpe de estado" refers to a sudden and illegal overthrow of a government, typically executed by a small group, often involving military force, resulting in an abrupt change in political power without following legal or constitutional procedures.
Etymology
The phrase "o golpe de estado" comes from Portuguese, where "golpe" means blow or strike, and "estado" means state or government. Together, it literally means a 'blow to the state,' describing the sudden forceful seizure of power. Did you know? The term has been used in political contexts since the 19th century to describe abrupt governmental takeovers.
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