Treason - the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
"He had committed treason by leaking CIA information to Al Qaeda, which in turn, lead to the killing of many American agents."
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A person who commits treason is known in law as a traitor.
Treason is punishable by death
Example sentences using the word treason:In Britain, treason against the Royal crown is a very serious crime.The soldier will be executed by firing squad for treason, tomorrow at noon.Richard defended himself so well that his alleged treason could not be proved in court.
Yes I can. Sentence: "The man was charged with treason." Hope that helps :)
It's used as a noun, and since it's a crime, it is usually preceded by a form of the word "commit" as in, "Benedict Arnold committed treason." Not always, though. You could say, "What do you mean you don't like bacon? Why, that's got to be treason!"
After abandoning his army to join the other side, he was accused of treason.
I will not have a subversion, I will not have treason in my house.
I can give you several sentences.Benedict Arnold committed treason.His acts of treason nearly destroyed the palace.You will hang for treason, sir!
"After the war, the collaborators were charged with treason against their country." "When Benedict Arnold gave secret information to the British, he was committing treason." "Treason during wartime was often punishable by death."
"After the war, the collaborators were charged with treason against their country." "When Benedict Arnold gave secret information to the British, he was committing treason." "Treason during wartime was often punishable by death."
death
In 1923, Hitler attempted to overthrow the Weimar Government using force and failed. Thus, he was arrested.