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Insurrection

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002670

A violent uprising against an established government or authority, characterized by a group of individuals attempting to overthrow or resist the existing power structure. It involves organized resistance and a challenge to governmental control, distinct from mere civil disobedience or riot. Federal law, specifically 18 U.S. Code § 2383, prohibits inciting or engaging in insurrection against the United States.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002670
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002670",
  "term": "Insurrection",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A violent uprising against an established government or authority, characterized by a group of individuals attempting to overthrow or resist the existing power structure. It involves organized resistance and a challenge to governmental control, distinct from mere civil disobedience or riot. Federal law, specifically 18 U.S. Code § 2383, prohibits inciting or engaging in insurrection against the United States.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/insurrection/"
}

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