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sedition
[si-dish-uhn]
noun
incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
Synonyms: ,any action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.
Archaic.rebellious disorder.
sedition
/ ɪˈɪʃə /
noun
speech or behaviour directed against the peace of a state
an offence that tends to undermine the authority of a state
an incitement to public disorder
archaicrevolt
sedition
Acts that incite rebellion or civil disorder against an established government.
Other 51Թ Forms
- antisedition adjective
- ˈ徱پDzԲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sedition1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The government also filed sedition charges against him, though these were eventually dropped.
Indeed, the Enemy Aliens Act is the only component of the sedition acts that hasn’t been repealed or allowed to expire.
The show sparked intense backlash and accusations of "treason," "sedition" and even "betrayal".
A t-shirt, social media posts and picture books have fallen foul of the law recently, landing their owners in jail for sedition.
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of a Bangladesh-based Hindu organisation, was arrested on sedition charges this week, spurring clashes that led to one death.
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When To Use
Sedition is the act of encouraging rebellion against the government, or an action that promotes such rebellion, such as through speech or writing.What’s the difference between treason and sedition? Treason typically refers to a direct action to overthrow or betray one’s government, whereas sedition usually falls short of direct action and instead involves the promotion of revolutionary or treasonous actions. Legally, sedition is typically considered a less serious offense than treason.Example: His statements amount to nothing less than sedition—he’s actively trying to incite a rebellion against the government.
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