Rebellion

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Rebellion is a violent uprising against one's government.^[1][2] A rebel is a person who engages in a rebellion. A rebel group is a consciously coordinated group that seeks to gain political control over an entire state or a portion of a state.^[2] A rebellion is often caused by political, religious, or social grievances that originate from a perceived inequality or marginalization.

The word "rebellion" comes from Latin "re" + "bellum,"^[3] and, in Lockian philosophy, refers to the responsibility of the people to overthrow unjust government.^{[citation needed]}