Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Revolution and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Revolution" instead a noun "Defection".
Revolution
Revolution noun - A rapid turning about on an axis or central point.
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Defection and revolution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Revolution".
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Code Geass has an alternate version of our history, wherein the American Revolution was defeated by the British Empire following Benjamin Franklin's defection to the British, while Napoleon conquered the British mainland and forced the royalty to move to America.
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In Code Geass: Cornelia of the Defection, Schneizel asks Lelouch if he's talked to Nunnally at all about his revolution, causing Lelouch to backpedal, realizing things are all for naught if he doesn't have Nunnally's approval.
Source: Armor-Piercing Question
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