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Mutiny

/mjˈutəni/
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(noun) An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

Tom was court-martialed on the grounds of mutiny and disobeying orders.
A mutiny on my ship? It's completely impossible.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldiers were warned that any attempt at ____ against their commanding officers would be met with the most severe military punishments.

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