palatsrevolution

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of palats (“palace”) +‎ revolution (“revolution”). Attested since 1851 according to SO and SAOL, however, earlier examples can be found.

Noun

palatsrevolution c

  1. palace revolution
    Synonym: palatskupp
    • 1842 August 29, “Utrikes. Frankrike. [Abroad. France.]”, in Svenska Biet‎, page 4:
      Hans tal väckte väckte hos Kammaren den häftigaste sensation; benämningen JuliKonungadömmet såsom en PalatsRevolution, och som en triumf för insurreaktionen, föranlät Presidenten flere gånger att kalla talaren till ordning, hvilken ändå icke kunde förmås att moderera sina uttryck.
      His speech aroused in the House the fiercest sensation; the designation of the July Monarchy as a Palace Revolution, and as a triumph for the insurrectionary reaction, the President repeatedly urged the speaker to be called to order, who nevertheless could not be persuaded to moderate his expressions.
    • 19 Jun 2016, Dick Harrison, “Hurdan var Xerxes? [What was Xerxes like?]”, in Svenska Dagbladet‎:
      Till slut föll han offer för en palatsrevolution och efterträddes av sonen Artaxerxes I.
      Eventually he fell victim to a palace revolution and was succeeded by his son Artaxerxes I.

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