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Junta

Noun

Sense 1:

A military or political group that has taken control of a country by force, typically through a coup.

Example sentence:

The junta seized control of the government and declared martial law.

Sense 2:

A small committee, board, or council that has assumed control of an organization or institution.

Example sentence:

The university's junta decided to implement new policies for student admissions.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Pertaining to or characteristic of a junta.

Example sentence:

The junta government imposed strict regulations on the media.

Verb

Sense 1:

To seize control of a country or organization by force.

Example sentence:

The rebel group planned to junta the country's capital and overthrow the dictator.