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treason

[tree-zuhn] / ˈtri zən /


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Authorities are detaining people and warning such acts could be considered treason.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

There were shouts of treason, but Gen. Washington intervened on Willing’s behalf, calling him a “worthy, well-disposed man.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

He denied charges of failing to report treason relating to Besigye's case and was remanded in prison.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Lukwago has been representing Besigye, who has been jailed on treason charges since being abducted in neighbouring Kenya and forcibly returned to Uganda in late 2024.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

“Well, not exactly treason, Lance; but I think he is dissatisfied.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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