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The definition of a rebellion is a resistance against something, particularly the government, authority or other controlling forces.

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An example of a rebellion is a refusal by a large group of people to follow a law.

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See rebellion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an act or state of armed resistance to one's government
a defiance of or opposition to any kind of authority or control

Origin: ME < MFr < L rebellio: see rebel

See rebellion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Open, armed, and organized resistance to a constituted government.
An act or a show of defiance toward an authority or established convention.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin rebelliō, rebelliōn-

Origin: , from rebellāre, to rebel; see Rebel

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