Revolution
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.
The revolution led to the establishment of a democratic regime.
- (n.) A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation.
The industrial revolution transformed economies worldwide.
Forms
- revolutions
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'revolution' often implies a change sanctioned or resulting from popular force, differentiating it from coups or insurrections.
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