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insurrection

[in-suh-rek-shuhn] / ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃən /


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Security forces in Zambia have seized weapons and arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, allegedly involved in an insurrection plot, the government has said.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Brown himself was captured alive and indicted for the capital crimes of murder, insurrection, and treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia.

From Slate ● Apr. 2, 2026

The court convicted the 65-year-old on Thursday on charges of insurrection and conspiring with military officials to mobilize troops in December 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

A panel of judges at Seoul Central District Court completed Yoon's humiliation on Thursday, sentencing the 65-year-old to life in prison after finding him guilty of insurrection.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

To my left are the Allegiant, Marcus, and the insurrection plan.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth


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