insurrection
noun
in·sur·rec·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈrek-shən 
: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
Examples of insurrection in a Sentence
the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus
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Yet the movement was deeply involved in a dramatic example of recent political violence: the January 6 insurrection, during which four people died and more than 100 police officers were injured.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
One of his first acts as president was to pardon those responsible for the Jan. 6 insurrection.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Yoon still faces criminal insurrection charges, with arguments in his trial to begin on April 14.
—Joyce Lee, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Analysts say that punishing anyone from factions fighting alongside the government could trigger a wide-scale insurrection — a potentially deadly blow to a fledgling government relying on those groups to secure its grip of the country.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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John Blake, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
One of his first acts as president was to pardon those responsible for the Jan. 6 insurrection.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Yoon still faces criminal insurrection charges, with arguments in his trial to begin on April 14.
—Joyce Lee, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Analysts say that punishing anyone from factions fighting alongside the government could trigger a wide-scale insurrection — a potentially deadly blow to a fledgling government relying on those groups to secure its grip of the country.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insurrection
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“Insurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurrection. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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insurrection
noun
in·sur·rec·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈrek-shən
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insurrection
noun
in·sur·rec·tion
ˌin-sə-ˈrek-shən
: the act or an instance of revolting especially violently against civil or political authority or against an established government
also
: the crime of inciting or engaging in such revolt
whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States…shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years —U.S. Code
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