insurgence

noun

in·​sur·​gence in-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce insurgence (audio)
: an act or the action of being insurgent : insurrection

Examples of insurgence in a Sentence

the insurgence eventually succeeded in undermining the corrupt dictatorship
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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insurgence was in 1847

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“Insurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurgence. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

insurgence

noun
in·​sur·​gence in-ˈsər-jəns How to pronounce insurgence (audio)
: insurgent rebellion
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