mutiny

noun

to unlawfully rebel or revolt to seize power, especially by crew, sailors, soldiers against their commanding officers

Pronunciation: /ˈmju.tə.ni/ / /ˈmjut.ni/

Etymology: From Middle French mutiner.

An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
“In every mutiny against the discipline of the college, he was the ringleader.”
Violent commotion; tumult; strife.
“Raise a mutiny betwixt yourselves.”

Etymology: From Middle French mutiner.

To commit a mutiny.
“The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.”
“In the long run, the High Seas Fleet would rarely emerge looking for a fleet action, and, indeed, would be withdrawn if it seemed that the Grand Fleet was out. In 1918, when faced with an order to sail against the British, who had now been augmented by the Sixth Battle Squadron, made up of American warships, the sailors of the High Seas Fleet mutinied instead.”