Power Grab

A power grab is a term used to describe a situation where an individual, group, or institution seizes or seeks to seize significant political power, often through unconstitutional, undemocratic, or coercive means. The phrase is often used in political contexts to criticize actions perceived as undermining democratic norms or the rule of law. In Hebrew, this concept can be translated as חיזוק כוח (khizuk koakh) or השתלטות על השלטון (hishlatut al hashilton). In Spanish, it is known as toma de poder, and in French, it is referred to as prise de pouvoir. Key contextual information includes the historical and political circumstances surrounding the attempt to seize power, the methods used, and the reactions of other political actors and the public. Power grabs can occur in various forms, such as military coups, political maneuvers, or legal maneuvers that concentrate power in the hands of a few.