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rebellion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʁɨβɨɫˈdiɐ/re·bel·di·a

Definitions

2
1

The action or attitude of defying authority, control, or convention.

Usage examples

His rebellion against school rules got him suspended.
Teenage rebellion is often a search for identity.

Common combinations

spirit of rebellionacts of rebellionteenage rebellion
2

In law, the status of a party who fails to appear in court or comply with court orders.

Usage examples

The defendant was tried in absentia.
The court entered a default judgment due to the plaintiff's rebellion.

Common combinations

declared in defaultin absentia