in·sur·rec·tion
[in-suh-rek-shuh
n] 
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an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin insurrēctiōn- (stem of insurrēctiō ), equivalent to insurrēct ( us ) (past participle of insurgere; see insurgent) + -iōn- -ion
1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin insurrēctiōn- (stem of insurrēctiō ), equivalent to insurrēct ( us ) (past participle of insurgere; see insurgent) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
in·sur·rec·tion·al, adjective
in·sur·rec·tion·al·ly, adverb
in·sur·rec·tion·ism, noun
in·sur·rec·tion·ist, noun
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