high treason

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The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

treasonADJECTIVE + NOUN

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high

Examples (10)

  • He was accused of high treason.
  • The penalty for high treason used to be death.
  • Plotting against the monarch is considered high treason.
  • The rebels were charged with high treason.
  • Such an act could be interpreted as high treason.
  • Historically, attempting to overthrow the government was deemed high treason.
  • The queen's advisors warned him against committing high treason.
  • His actions amounted to high treason in the eyes of the law.
  • The trial for high treason captivated the nation.
  • An act of high treason against the English crown led to his execution.