PoliticsJuly 17, 2026
treason
TREE-zuhn
Definition
The crime of betraying one's country, typically by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'traison,' which stems from the Latin 'traditio,' meaning a 'handing over' or 'delivery,' as the act involves handing over one's loyalty or nation to an enemy.
In the news
The word is used to describe the serious criminal charges brought against a political figure by state security, highlighting the gravity of their alleged actions against the nation.
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