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sedition [sɪˈdɪʃən] n 1. speech or behaviour directed against the peace of a state 2. (Law) an offence that tends to undermine the authority of a state 3. (Law) an incitement to public disorder 4. Archaic revolt [from Latin sēditiō discord, from sēd- apart + itiō a going, from īre to go] seditionary n & adj Willfully advocating or teaching the duty or necessity of overthrowing the US government or any political subdivision by force or violence. See also counterintelligence. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
sedition noun rabble-rousing, treason, subversion, agitation, disloyalty, incitement to riot Government officials charged him with sedition. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By a judicious use of this Law of Nature, the Polygons and Circles are almost always able to stifle sedition in its very cradle, taking advantage of the irrepressible and boundless hopefulness of the human mind. They took me into the guard-house and searched me, but they found no sedition on me. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot. |
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