palace revolution

American  

noun

1. a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group.

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palace revolution British  

noun

1. a coup d'état made by those already in positions of power, usually with little violence

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Etymology

Origin of palace revolution

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

But a palace revolution broke out between Majid and her other brother, Barghash.

From BBC

“What they did was orchestrate a palace revolution, a coup to get rid of her, because she’s too headstrong,” she said.

From New York Times

“I think the time is right for a palace revolution/ but where I live the game to play is compromise solution,” shouts Jagger in the song’s second verse.

From Slate

President Obama’s palace revolution on climate won’t come off peaceably after all, as 26 states and dozens of business groups this week filed suits against his takeover of the carbon economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spring’s the time for a palace revolution.

From New York Times