A Coup d'etat is simply the overthrowing of the government, or rather, seizing of its power, usually through military force. Put simply, a revolt if you will. The term Coup d'etat is French for "blow of state."
A coup d'état (/ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ ( listen); French for "blow of state") or coup is the removal and seizure of a government and its powers. Typically, it is an illegal, unconstitutional seizure of power by a political faction, the military, or a dictator.
