palace revolution
noun
a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group.
Nearby words
pal up, pal., palabra, palace, palace guard, palace revolution, palacio valdés, palacio valdés, armando, palade, paladin, palae-
Origin of palace revolution
First recorded in 1900–05
Also called palace revolt, palace coup [koo] /ku/.
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British Dictionary definitions for palace revolution
palace revolution
noun
a coup d'état made by those already in positions of power, usually with little violence
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