insurrection
in·sur·rec·tion / ˌinsəˈrekshən/ • n. a violent uprising against an authority or government: the insurrection was savagely put down | opposition to the new regime led to armed insurrection. .DERIVATIVES: in·sur·rec·tion·ar·y adj.in·sur·rec·tion·ist n. & adj.
Insurrection
INSURRECTION
A rising or rebellion of citizens against their government, usually manifested by acts of violence.
Under federal law, it is a crime to incite, assist, or engage in such conduct against the United States.
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