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noun jun·ta \ ˈhu̇n-tə , ˈjən- , ˈhən- \

Definition of junta

1 :a council or committee for political or governmental purposes; especially :a group of persons controlling a government especially after a revolutionary seizure of power

a military junta

2 :junto

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The junta’s prime minister, Mr. Prayuth, has promised elections next year.

— richard c. paddock and ryn jirenuwat, New York Times, "Former Thai Leader Yingluck Said to Have Fled Country After Failing to Appear for Verdict," 24 Aug. 2017
The junta that seized power in Thailand three years ago promises an election next year.

— The Economist, "More money, less freedomSouth-East Asia’s future looks prosperous but illiberal," 18 July 2017
Before elections in 2015, the military junta that previously ran Myanmar was believed to be one of the top purchasers of North Korean arms and weapons technology, according to the US Treasury Department.

— joshua berlinger, CNN, "Guns and money: Why US' top North Korea diplomat is in Southeast Asia," 16 July 2017
The military junta that surrounds Kim is likely as aggressive as its leader.

— victor davis hanson, National Review, "West Can Neither Live with nor Take Out North Korean Nukes," 13 July 2017
The military junta that is now ruling the country has deployed strict lèse-majesté laws against its critics.

— The Economist, "Defamation laws are necessary. But they must be narrowly drawn," 13 July 2017
The new proposals are part of the junta’s 20-year plan to retain influence over the government after elections are held.

— kaweewit kaewjinda, The Seattle Times, "Thai reform body suggests tight regulations on social media," 4 July 2017
The junta has been criticized for its frequent usage of Article 44, which was supposed to be for situations endangering public order.

— kankanit wiriyasajja, The Seattle Times, "Thai PM gives order to fast-track Chinese-backed railway," 16 June 2017
Noriega found a mentor in General Omar Torrijos, who emerged as the leader of a military junta after Panama’s President Arnulfo Arias was ousted in a 1968 coup, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "Former Panamanian Dictator Manuel Noriega Dies at 83," 30 May 2017

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