n. [ L. tabellio, fr. tabella a tablet, a writing, document, dim. of tabula a board: cf. F. tabellion. See Table. ] A secretary or notary under the Roman empire; also, a similar officer in France during the old monarchy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. rébellion, L. rebellio. See Rebel, v. i. Among the Romans rebellion was originally a revolt or open resistance to their government by nations that had been subdued in war. It was a renewed war. ]
No sooner is the standard of rebellion displayed than men of desperate principles resort to it. Ames. [ 1913 Webster ]
Commission of rebellion (Eng. Law),