insurrection

/ˌɪn.səˈrɛk.ʃən/

organized rebellion against authority

The government suppressed the insurrection before it could spread.

The government stopped the organized rebellion before it grew.

Law

formal

A violent uprising against an authority or government, often with the intent to overthrow it.

The insurrection was led by disgruntled military officers.

The rebellion was organized by dissatisfied military leaders.

Often used in legal and political contexts to describe serious acts of rebellion.

informal

A sudden and violent outbreak of public disorder, such as a riot or protest that turns violent.

The city descended into insurrection after the controversial verdict.

The city erupted in chaos and violence following the disputed ruling.

Can be used more broadly to describe any sudden, violent public disorder.

Collocations

a person who takes part in an insurrection

In legal terms, insurrection refers to a serious act of rebellion against authority.

Use 'insurrection' for serious, organized rebellions, not minor protests.

From Latin 'insurgere' (to rise up), from 'in-' (against) + 'surgere' (to rise).

Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe serious acts of rebellion. Can also refer to sudden, violent public disorder.

in-

against

prefix

-surrect-

to rise

root

-ion

the act of

suffix

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