revolution
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Anderson (1889)
Definitions from Case Law
From 48 U.S. 1 - Luther v. Borden · 1849Most cited · 459 citing opinions
insurrection" and "rebellion" (all of which are attempts to change a subsisting government by force), then they create that 'domestic violence' which is contemplated by the Constitution, and which, by the act of 1795, they have by law provided for suppressing.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The overthrow of an established political system.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Independence.