high treason

noun

1. treason against the sovereign or state.

high treason

noun

1. an act of treason directly affecting a sovereign or state

Word History and Origins

Origin of high treason¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

On Friday, the government accused Kabila, 53, of high treason and ordered the seizure of all his property.

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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.

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The rising was ultimately a military failure and Roger's involvement led to his conviction for high treason.

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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.

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The brothers have since been charged with high treason - but are unlikely to be jailed in Ukraine.

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