A tomada de poder
Example: A tomada de poder pelo novo governo causou muitas mudanças.
Definition
"A tomada de poder" refers to the act or process of seizing control or authority, especially in a political context, such as when a new government assumes power, often resulting in significant changes within a country or organization.
Etymology
The phrase "a tomada de poder" comes from Portuguese, where "tomada" means 'taking' or 'capture' and "poder" means 'power.' The expression literally translates to 'the taking of power,' commonly used in historical and political contexts to describe a change in leadership or control.
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