insurgence

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Manyere is jointly charged with six alleged Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) activists under Section 23 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act that criminalises acts of insurgence, banditry, sabotage or terrorism.

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  1. noun The action or an instance of rebellion; an insurrection.

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  • The insurgence is strengthening and Muthana's friends and family are warning him in letters and videos to never come back to Baghdad. —  TakePart Social Action Network™
  • Mr Rudd has described the action as an "insurgence" by Israeli ground forces. —  Latest News - Yahoo!7 News
  • Manyere is charged under section 23 (1), (2) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act which criminalises acts of insurgence, banditry, sabotage or terrorism or alternatively Section 143 of the same Act which relates to aggravating circumstances in relation to malicious damage to property.
  • Men responded more favourably and more evenly, but seemed rather excited when Sarah turned to counter-insurgence. —  Public Opinion
  • Manyere is jointly charged with six alleged Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) activists under Section 23 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act that criminalises acts of insurgence, banditry, sabotage or terrorism. —  Database of Press Releases related to Africa
 

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  1. = French insurgence; as insurgen(t) + -ce.
 

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/ɪnˈsərdʒəns/
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