PoliticsJuly 13, 2026
insurrection
/ˌɪnsəˈrekʃən/
Definition
An organized, violent attempt by a group to overthrow, challenge, or defy the established government or legal authority.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'insurgere', meaning 'to rise up.' It entered Middle English through Old French to describe a rising against established authority.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. It highlights the author's criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland for being overly cautious and slow to pursue those involved in the event.
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