The overthrow of a government or leader is their removal from power by force.
They were charged with plotting the overthrow of the state.
他们被控密谋颠覆国家政权。
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When a government or leader is overthrown, they are removed from power by force.
That government was overthrown in a military coup three years ago.
该政府在3年前的一次军事政变中被推翻了。