Sudden, violent seizure of power

noun

1. A sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group coup d'état

   "In its first few hours, the coup seemed a terrifying confirmation of the power of the military, the police and, especially, the KGB."

2. A brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act

   "It's an impressive coup for the NCAA and its corporate sponsors to snag an artist with Springsteen's cachet for this event."

3. a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état
4. a brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act

verb

1. Overturn, upset

noun

1. A death blow or death shot administered to end the suffering of one mortally wounded
2. A decisive finishing blow, act, or event

   "The decision to cut funding is the coup de grâce to the governor's proposal."

noun

1. A sudden attack in force

noun

1. A sudden decisive exercise of force in politics

noun

1. A sudden sensational turn in a play
2. A theatrical success

noun

1. A brief survey glance

French noun phrase

1. Masterstroke

French noun phrase

1. First attempt experiment trial

French phrase

1. With sure blow definitely