Rebels
/ˈrɛbəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals or groups who rise in opposition or armed resistance against established authority or government.
The rebels seized control of the town during the civil unrest.
Forms
- rebel
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Commentary
The term 'rebels' is often used in both criminal law and international humanitarian law contexts to describe parties acting against a sovereign authority.
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