SEDITION


Meaning of SEDITION in English

noun

an offense against official ruling authority (as a government or sovereign) to which one owes allegiance

considered the defense industry strike to be overt sedition

Synonyms: seditiousness, treason

Related Word: alienation, disaffection, estrangement; action, protest, strike; coup, coup d'etat, putsch; insurrection, mutiny, rebellion, revolt, revolution, uprising; quislingism

Contrasted words: allegiance, fealty, fidelity, loyalty; duty, respect, responsibility

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