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Origin of treasonable
First recorded in 1325–75, treasonable is from the Middle English word tresonabill. See treason, able
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His first book, a Forsteresque novel entitled “A Treasonable Growth,” was released in 1960.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023
"Treasonable placards found by the police in the very hands of the accused; insolent conduct to the authorities when arrested; attempted escape: all these duly certified on oath."
From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James
First came "the Traitorous correspondence Bill;" next the "Habeas Corpus Suspension Act;" and then the "Seditious Practices Act," with the "Treasonable Attempts Bill" by legislative exposition establishing constructive treason!
From The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence by Parker, Theodore
Treasonable practices against the life of Robert the Bruce brought about the downfall of the Celtic Earls.
From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.
Treasonable practices, President's proclamation against; Burnside's order No. 38; Burbridge's order No. 42; practically annulled.
From Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 by Cox, Jacob Dolson
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