treason
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In Indonesia, treason is punishable by life imprisonment or even the death penalty - though the country has not executed anyone in a decade.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The American Framers repeatedly mentioned corruption as being, next to treason, the most necessary ground for presidential impeachment.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
He faces a possible death penalty if convicted of treason for allegedly inciting the public to boycott elections last year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
And, the former German spy chief August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power earlier this month.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
“We want no part of any treason, you. We are good people in White Harbor, lawful, loyal people. Pour no more poison in our ears, or my good-father will send you to the Wolf’s Den.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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