rebellion: Meaning and Definition of

re•bel•lion

Pronunciation: (ri-bel'yun), [key]
— n.
  1. open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
  2. resistance to or defiance of any authority, control, or tradition.
  3. the act of rebelling.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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