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Reason For A Coup Dtat Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MISRULE" which means:
- noun
- • Government that is inefficient or dishonest verb
- • Of a trial judge, to make a bad decision in court.
- • To rule badly; to misgovern.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The country suffered under years of misrule."
- • "The citizens protested against the misrule of the government."
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