What is a mutiny in the army?

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mutiny, any overt act of defiance or attack upon military (including naval) authority by two or more persons subject to such authority.

What is it called when officers mutiny?

Definitions of mutiny. open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) type of: insurrection, rebellion, revolt, rising, uprising.

Is mutiny a war crime?

(b) A person who is found guilty of attempted mutiny, mutiny, sedition, or failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct. U.S. military law requires obedience only to lawful orders.

When was the last mutiny in the British Army?

The 1919 Southampton mutiny was a mutiny in the British Army which occurred in January 1919 in the aftermath of World War I.

What is the penalty for mutiny?

A person who is found guilty of attempted mutiny, mutiny, sedition, or failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct.

What does a munity mean?

: a privilege that is granted.

Is mutiny still punishable by death?

Can you be charged with mutiny in the army?

Mutiny and sedition charges do occur and they are some of the most serious charges a military service member can face.

What mutiny means?

Definition of mutiny (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority especially : concerted (see concerted sense 1) revolt (as of a naval crew) against discipline or a superior officer The sailors staged a mutiny and took control of the ship. 2 obsolete : tumult, strife.

Has the US Navy ever had a mutiny?

The second USS Somers was a brig in the United States Navy during the John Tyler administration which became infamous for being the only U.S. Navy ship to undergo a mutiny which led to executions.

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