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chính biến

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Definition

Noun: A sudden, often violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government, typically carried out by a small group within the state's existing establishment (such as the military or political elites). It implies a fundamental and disruptive change in political leadership and control.

Usage Examples
  • (The political upheaval overthrew the government in a single night.)
  • (The military generals were believed to be behind the putsch.)
  • (After the coup d'état, the country fell into a state of instability.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term often carries a connotation of internal conspiracy and power struggle, as opposed to a revolution, which may involve broader popular participation.
  • It can be used in historical contexts to describe pivotal moments where political power changed hands abruptly and extra-constitutionally.
Variants and Related Words
  • Đảo chính: This is a more direct and commonly used synonym for "coup d'état" or "putsch."
  • Loạn chính: Refers to political turmoil or disorder, which can be a broader state than a specific coup.
Synonyms
  • Coup d'état: The overthrow of a government.
  • Putsch: A sudden attempt to overthrow a government.
  • Political coup: A seizure of political power.
Related Idioms
  • While not a direct idiom, the concept is central to phrases like (to be implicated in a coup) or (to survive a putsch).
chính biến

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noun
  1. Political upheaval, putsch