treasonable

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After a similar grant, the 1776 constitution of North Carolina warned: "nothing herein contained shall be construed to exempt preachers of treasonable or seditious discourses, from legal trial and punishment."

From Salon

His former national security adviser’s book presents an established pattern of ongoing unethical, illegal and arguably treasonable behaviour abroad that echoes allegations of repeated law-breaking and obstruction at home.

From The Guardian

By February 1864, Davis despaired: "Public meetings of treasonable character, in the name of state sovereignty, are being held."

From Salon

A neighbour is reported to have been given 15 years for "online contact with people overseas", and another man's younger brother given 10 years for "storing treasonable pictures on his phone".

From BBC

Kanu, who faces five charges including treasonable felony, was granted bail in April 2017 on health grounds after spending 19 months in detention.

From Seattle Times