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sedition vs. treason

[si-dish-uhn] / sɪˈdɪʃ ən /

noun

  1. incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.

    Synonyms:
    mutiny, insurrection
  2. any action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.

  3. Archaic. rebellious disorder.

[tree-zuhn] / ˈtri zən /

noun

  1. the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.

  2. a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state.

  3. the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.