high treason
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of high treason
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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On Friday, the government accused Kabila, 53, of high treason and ordered the seizure of all his property.
From BBC
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
The rising was ultimately a military failure and Roger's involvement led to his conviction for high treason.
From BBC
Mr Kara-Murza, one of the Kremlin’s most vocal critics, was held in solitary confinement in a high security jail after receiving a 25-year sentence in April 2023 on charges of high treason.
From BBC
The brothers have since been charged with high treason - but are unlikely to be jailed in Ukraine.
From BBC
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