Definition of Treason in English :

Define Treason in English

Treason meaning in English

Meaning of Treason in English

Pronunciation of Treason in English

Treason pronunciation in English

Pronounce Treason in English

Treason

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Noun

1. high treason, lese majesty, treason

a crime that undermines the offender's government

2. subversiveness, traitorousness, treason

disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior

3. betrayal, perfidy, treachery, treason

an act of deliberate betrayal

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Treason

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noun
1. 
violation or betrayal of the allegiance that people owe to their sovereign or their country, esp by attempting to overthrow the government; high treason
2. 
any treachery or betrayal

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Treason

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noun
1.  Rare
betrayal of trust or faith; treachery
2. 
violation of the allegiance owed to one's sovereign or state; betrayal of one's country, specif., in the U.S. (as declared in the Constitution), consisting only in levying war against the U.S. or in giving aid and comfort to its enemies

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Treason

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n.
1. The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts.
2. The betrayal of someone's trust or confidence.

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