Insurrections
/ɪnˌsʌrˈrɛkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Acts or instances of rising in revolt against established authority or government, often by force.
The government declared a state of emergency in response to the widespread insurrections.
Forms
- insurrection
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Commentary
Typically distinguished from rebellion or riot by scale and political motive; drafting clarity is important to distinguish from related terms with overlapping meanings.
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