palatsrevolution
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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
- 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.