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
He also noted the "absence of the death penalty" even though Burkina Faso recently reinstated it for crimes of high treason.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia branded him a “fugitive,” while the Yemeni government accused him of high treason.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
On Friday, the government accused Kabila, 53, of high treason and ordered the seizure of all his property.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
“Let us move along, my lords. We have two queens to try for high treason, you may recall. My niece has elected trial by battle, she informs me. Ser Robert Strong will champion her.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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