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treason

[tree-zuhn] / ˈtri zən /


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Congress long had forfeiture rules in place for members who engaged in espionage, treason or other national-security offenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Similarly, the earl of Peterborough's son refused both to remove his hat and to enter a plea when tried for treason in 1658.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The UN rights chief said Friday he was "deeply concerned" by a Cambodian court rejecting the appeal of detained opposition leader Kem Sokha against his nearly three-decade sentence for treason.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In North Korea, soldiers are taught that being captured is an act of treason.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Jon knew that other men accused of treason had been allowed to redeem their honor on the Wall in days past.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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