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Insurrection Definition & Meaning

insurrection
noun
  1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

"Insurrection" in song lyrics

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  • "For claiming hard, guarding the one fourth insurrection"
    Athletic Mic League f/ One Man Army — Lyrictricity
  • "Insurrection"
    Lauryn Hill — Freedom Time
  • "She says, her subjects with foul insurrection"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

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Frequently asked questions

What does insurrection mean?
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
What part of speech is insurrection?
Insurrection is a noun.

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