Treason
/ˈtriːzən/
Definitions
- (n.) The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
He was convicted of treason for conspiring against the government.
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Commentary
Treason involves acts against the state or sovereign and is distinct from lesser offenses like sedition.
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