se·di·tious

(sĭ-dĭsh′əs)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or having the nature of sedition: seditious speech.

2. Given to, engaging in, or promoting sedition. See Synonyms at insubordinate.

se·di′tious·ly adv.

se·di′tious·ness n.

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seditiousness

noun

Willful violation of allegiance to one's country:

sedition, traitorousness, treason.

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