takeover
//ˈteɪkˌoʊvər//
Noun
takeoverSingular
takeoversPlural
1
The act of gaining control of a company by buying most of its shares.
The company announced a hostile takeover of its competitor.
2
The act of assuming control or authority over something, such as a government, organization, or territory.
The military takeover of the government shocked the entire nation.