autocoup en · NOUN
Etymology
From auto- + coup. Calque of Spanish autogolpe.
Meanings
- A coup d'état in which a nation's leader, despite having come to power through legal means, dissolves or renders powerless the national legislature and unlawfully assumes extraordinary powers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autocoups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
es autogolpe (type of coup d'état) · ko 친위 쿠데타 (type of coup d'état) · cmn 自我政變 /自我政变 (type of coup d'état) · fi omakaappaus (type of coup d'état) · fi vallan keskittäminen kaappaamalla (type of coup d'état)