self-coup

English

noun
Definitions
  • A coup d'état in which a lawfully-elected head of state seizes power from the other branches of government.

Etymology

Prefix from English coup (upset, overturn, upsetVerb, tilt).

Origin

English

coup

Gloss

upset, overturn, upsetVerb, tilt

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