The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.
The power or right to exercise authority.
The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.