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Client state
A state that retains formal sovereignty but depends heavily on a stronger power for economic, military, or diplomatic support.
Coup d'etat
A sudden, illegal overthrow of a government, often carried out by the military. The term comes from French, meaning 'blow of state.'
Junta
A committee or council that rules a country, usually after seizing power by force. The term is most commonly associated with military rulers of Latin American countries.