insurrection
noun
in·sur·rec·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈrek-shən 
: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
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the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus
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The committee spent 18 months investigating Trump and the violent insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
The violent insurrection overshadowed the final days of Trump's first term and seemed at the time almost certain to rule out any future bid for the presidency.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Trump, a Republican, left office in 2021 as a political pariah after his refusal to accept his loss to Democrat Joe Biden led a mob to overrun the U.S. Capitol; he was impeached on a charge of inciting an insurrection.
—Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
He had been convicted of felony obstruction and four misdemeanors for his participation in the insurrection.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
The violent insurrection overshadowed the final days of Trump's first term and seemed at the time almost certain to rule out any future bid for the presidency.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Trump, a Republican, left office in 2021 as a political pariah after his refusal to accept his loss to Democrat Joe Biden led a mob to overrun the U.S. Capitol; he was impeached on a charge of inciting an insurrection.
—Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
He had been convicted of felony obstruction and four misdemeanors for his participation in the insurrection.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Insurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurrection. Accessed 23 Jan. 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
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: 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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