mutiny
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noun \ˈmyü-tə-nē, ˈmyüt-nē\ plural mu·ti·nies
Definition of MUTINY
2
: forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority; especially : concerted revolt (as of a naval crew) against discipline or a superior officer
— mutiny intransitive verb
See Examples of MUTINY
- The mutiny was led by the ship's cook.
- The sailors staged a mutiny and took control of the ship.
Origin of MUTINY
mutine to rebel, from Middle French (se) mutiner, from mutin mutinous, from meute revolt, from Vulgar Latin *movita, from feminine of movitus, alteration of Latin motus, past participle of movēre to move
First Known Use: 1540
Related to MUTINY
- Synonyms
- insurgence, insurgency, insurrection, rebellion, outbreak, revolt, revolution, rising, uprising
See Synonym Discussion at rebellion
mutiny
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Any concerted resistance to lawful military authority. Mutiny was formerly regarded as a most serious offense, especially aboard ships at sea. Wide disciplinary powers were given the commanding officer, including the power to inflict capital punishment without a court-martial. With the development of radio communications, the threat diminished and harsh punishment was prohibited in the absence of a court-martial.
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