1. a period of the French Revolution, from about March, 1793, to July, 1794, during which many persons were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
2. ( l.c. ) any period or situation of ruthless administration or oppression.
1. a period of the French Revolution, from about March, 1793, to July, 1794, during which many persons were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
2. ( l.c. ) any period or situation of ruthless administration or oppression.
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012