insurrectionary
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or of the nature of insurrection.
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given to or causing insurrection.
noun
plural
insurrectionariesEtymology
Origin of insurrectionary
First recorded in 1790–1800; insurrection + -ary
Example Sentences
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"The defendant is deemed to have played a significant role in the insurrectionary acts of Yoon and others by ensuring, at least formally, compliance with the procedural requirement," Judge Lee said in a televised sentencing.
From Barron's
But Trump leaves behind more than just a weakened GOP in Washington, a party torn between its governing and insurrectionary wings.
From Los Angeles Times
“If provoking an insurrectionary riot against a Joint Session of Congress after losing an election is not an impeachable offense, it is hard to imagine what would be,” the House impeachment managers write.
From Washington Post
“If provoking an insurrectionary riot against a Joint Session of Congress after losing an election is not an impeachable offense, it is hard to imagine what would be,” the brief stated.
From Washington Times
Then, the savage beating of protesters served only to galvanise the insurrectionary mood.
From The Guardian
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