It's characteristic of revolting people (12)
I believe the answer is:
indiscipline
'characteristic of revolting people' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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