seizure of power
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seizure of power
The takeover of political power in a state, often through violence, a coup, or other undemocratic means.
Die Machtergreifung durch das Militär stürzte das Land in eine tiefe Krise.
The seizure of power by the military plunged the country into a deep crisis.
Nazi seizure of power
Specifically in a historical context, the takeover of governmental power by Adolf Hitler and the National Socialists in Germany on January 30, 1933.
Die Machtergreifung der Nationalsozialisten markierte das Ende der Weimarer Republik.
The Nazi seizure of power marked the end of the Weimar Republic.
The word is composed of three parts: 'Macht' (power), the verb 'ergreifen' (to seize/take hold of something), and the ending '-ung', which turns a verb into a noun. So it literally means 'the seizing of power'.
Historiker analysieren die Ursachen, die zur Machtergreifung führten.
Historians analyze the causes that led to the seizure of power.
'Machtergreifung' (seizure of power) is a formal term from politics and historical studies. It has a strongly negative connotation and describes an illegitimate or violent takeover of power.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die drohende Machtergreifung durch die Rebellen berichtet.
The news reported on the threatened seizure of power by the rebels.
When people in a German context speak of 'der Machtergreifung' (the seizure of power) without any further additions, it almost always refers to the takeover of power by the National Socialists in 1933. The term is firmly associated with this historical event.
Viele Künstler mussten nach der Machtergreifung aus Deutschland fliehen.
Many artists had to flee Germany after the Nazi seizure of power.
seizure of power
Machtergreifung and Machtübernahme both refer to political control over a state. Machtergreifung places more emphasis on the active, often undemocratic or violent seizure of power, whereas Machtübernahme describes the transition of control more broadly. For a coup, Machtergreifung is more appropriate; for a change of control in general, Machtübernahme fits better.
Die Machtergreifung der Gruppe begann mit einem gewaltsamen Putsch.
The group's seizure of power began with a violent coup.
Nach dem Rücktritt der Regierung kam es zu einer friedlichen Machtübernahme.
After the government's resignation, there was a peaceful transition of power.
