What is another word for palace coup?
Pronunciation: [pˈalɪs kˈuːp] (IPA) 
Palace coup, also known as a coup d'etat or overthrowing of a government, is a destabilizing political act. There are many synonyms for this term, including military takeover, putsch, revolution, rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, insurgency, and usurpation. Each of these words represents a relatively violent and sometimes bloody overthrow of a government, whether by a military group or civilians. A coup d'etat typically involves a group of conspirators who seek to seize power through force and violence. The history of the world is full of such examples of palace coups, which often led to huge social, political, and economic changes, such as the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917.
