in·sur·rec·tion·ary
| \ ˌin-sə-ˈrek-shə-ˌner-ē \
Legal Definition of insurrectionary
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or constituting insurrection
also
: given to or tending to induce insurrection
insurrectionary
nounLegal Definition of insurrectionary (Entry 2 of 2)
: a participant in insurrection : insurgent
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The Words of the Week - 7/24/20
The Words of the Week - 7/24/20
Some of the words that defined the week ending July 24, 2020
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“Insurrectionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/insurrectionary. Accessed 4 Aug. 2021.
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