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Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force.

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  1. a. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force.
  2. adj. resisting control or authority
  3. adj. discontented as toward authority
  4. adj. participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
  5. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. "Thy rebellious crew." "Proud rebellious arms." Milton. -- Re*bel"lious*ly, adv. -- Re*bel"lious*ness, n.
  6. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel of the nature of rebelsor of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force."Thy rebellious crew." "Proud rebellious arms." Milton.-- Re*bel"lious*ly, adv.-- Re*bel"lious*ness, n.
  7. j:100 s. resisting control or authority s. participating in organized resistance to a constituted government