seize – v. to use legal or official power to take (something)

overthrow – v. to remove (someone or something) from power especially by force

prosecutor – n. a lawyer who represents the side in a court case that accuses a person of a crime and who tries to prove that the person is guilty

coup (d’etat) – n. a sudden attempt by a small group of people to take over the government, usually through violence

corruption – n. dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)

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