Mutiny's a conspiracy among members of a group of similarly-situated individuals (typically members of the military; or the crew of any ship, even if they're civilians) to openly oppose, change or overthrow an existing authority. The term's commonly used for a rebellion among members of the military against their superior officer(s). During the Age of Discovery, mutiny particularly meant open rebellion against a ship’s captain. This occurred, for example, during Magellan’s journey,… (More on Mutiny)