Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

I remember him once saying to me about Iraq that “it is almost impossible to overthrow a government in power that is guarded by a violent, pro-active intelligence service”. (The Independent)

It was not a revolution, or an attempt to overthrow a government. (BBC News)

Putsch: a plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that depends upon suddenness and speed. (Dictionary.com)