definition of the term "coup de tau"?

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definition of the term "coup de tau"?

It means the "forceful" overthrow of a government. Like what Fidel did when he overthrew Batista. Also, the correct spellinf of the word and its' origin, ie., French, Latin, e.t.c.

2007-11-07 14:10:08 · 4 answers · asked by whiz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

It's a "political" terminology.

2007-11-07 14:12:28 · update #1

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Coup d'etat. Etymology is French.

2007-11-07 14:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by William H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Coup d'etat - sudden overthrow of a government

2007-11-07 22:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by Penelope 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

It's actually 'coup d'etat', which is French for 'strike the state'.

2007-11-07 22:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Coup d'etat (French)

2007-11-07 22:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋