lese-majesty

(ˈliːzˈmædʒɪstɪ)

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any of various offences committed against the sovereign power in a state; treason

2. an attack on authority or position

[C16: from French lèse majesté, from Latin laesa mājestās wounded majesty]

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Thailand's tough lese-majesty law also prohibits criticism, insults and threats made against the royal family.

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In 15th century Paris, criticism of officials and official institutions constituted a crime of lese-majesty and heresy, punishable by death.

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