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high treason
noun
- treason against the sovereign or state.
high treason
noun
- an act of treason directly affecting a sovereign or state
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Word History and Origins
Origin of high treason1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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Example Sentences
After the trial resumed in January, Mandela was convicted of high treason and sentenced to life.
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Whoever infringed these rules incurred the penalties of high treason.
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The persons who persuaded you to this act of high treason must have promised you rewards and the protection of the queen-mother.
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On the 5th of January, 1715, we are told that sixteen rebels “were hanged upon Gallows Hill, for high treason and conspiracy.”
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In 1640, however, he was impeached for high treason, and confined in the Tower.
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I am not quite sure that it will not be high treason for me to be seen speaking to you.'
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