military uprising
Soldiers seize power
A military uprising is a revolt by armed forces against their own government or commanding authority.
Unlike a civilian revolution, it originates within the military itself—soldiers, officers, or entire units turning against the state they serve.
A successful military uprising may install a new government; a failed one is typically called a mutiny or attempted coup.
The military uprising toppled the regime within hours.
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
- revoltOrganized resistance to power
- mutinyRevolt against authority
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
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Agreement reached through dialogue
referendum · abdication · legislative reform · power-sharing agreement · ballot box
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Freedom from disturbance
civil order · political stability · domestic tranquility · social harmony · status quo
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Devotion to armed forces
civilian control · chain of command · military discipline · constitutional order · standing down
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