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Mutiny



A rising against lawful or constituted authority, particularly in the naval or ARMED SERVICES.

In the context of CRIMINAL LAW, mutiny refers to an insurrection of soldiers or crew members against the authority of their commanders. The offense is similar to the crime of SEDITION, which is a revolt or an incitement to revolt against established authority, punishable by both state and federal laws.



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