Bloodless Revolution

/ˌblʌdləs ˈrɛvəˌluʃən/
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Definitions of Bloodless Revolution
  1. noun
    the revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689)
    synonyms: English Revolution, Glorious Revolution
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    revolution
    the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
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