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a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group. Also called palace revolt, palace coup /kooh/.[1900-05]
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palace revolution — n. a revolt within the highest ranks of an organization, usually resulting in a change of leadership … English World dictionary
palace revolution — a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group. Also called palace revolt, palace coup /kooh/. [1900 05] * * * palace revolution noun A revolution within the seat of authority • • • Main Entry … Useful english dictionary
palace revolution — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms palace revolution : singular palace revolution plural palace revolutions an occasion when the leader of a government or organization is removed from power by the people who used to work with them … English dictionary
palace revolution — palace revo lution also .palace coup n a situation in which the people who work for a leader take control and remove that leader s power ▪ He deposed his father in a palace coup … Dictionary of contemporary English
palace revolution — palace revo lution noun count an occasion when the leader of a government or organization is removed from power by the people who used to work with them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
palace revolution — (also palace coup) noun the non violent overthrow of a sovereign or government by senior officials within the ruling group … English new terms dictionary
palace revolution — uprising plotted and carried out by members of the inner circle … English contemporary dictionary
palace revolution — noun (C) a situation in which a ruler or an important person in a large organization, has their power taken away by the less important people who work with them … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
palace revolution — pal′ace revolu′tion n. a revolt against a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling group • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
palace revolution — /pæləs rɛvəˈluʃən/ (say paluhs revuh loohshuhn) noun a seizure of power by those who already hold office or positions of power under the existing government or regime. {? translation of German Palastrevolution (1859 or earlier) …
