Junta - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Junta :  (noun)

1: a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power [syn: military junta]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Junta : \Jun"ta\, n.; pl. Juntas. [Sp., fr. L. junctus joined, p. p. of jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Junto.] A council; a convention; a tribunal; an assembly; esp., the grand council of state in Spain.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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