treason
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Treason is the only crime defined in the U.S.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025
That man, Marcus Sarjeant, was charged and convicted under the Treason Act.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2023
"The Gambia government this afternoon charged eight soldiers of the Gambia Armed Forces with two counts of Treason and Felony Conspiracy to Commit Treason," the statement said.
From Reuters • Jan. 6, 2023
That provision states that in all cases "except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace," senators and representatives "shall not be questioned" outside of Congress "for any Speech or Debate in either House."
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2022
The mayor begins to read the long, dull Treaty of Treason as he does every year at this point -it's required -but I'm not listening to a word.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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