high treason
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of high treason
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Copenhagen dismissed and charged Kauffmann with high treason, which he ignored.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
Ryan was tried alongside Azerbaijani citizen Azad Mamedli, who was convicted of high treason and sentenced to 12 years behind bars.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
On Friday, the government accused Kabila, 53, of high treason and ordered the seizure of all his property.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025
Unfortunately for the Duke of Buckingham, his 1521 gift of a goblet engraved with the motto "With humble, true heart" did not do the trick, and he was executed the same year for high treason.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2024
The crime of which the accused have been convicted, that is the main crime, the crime of conspiracy, is in essence one of high treason.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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