treasonous
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When the Framers of the Constitution debated inclusion of a pardon power, they were concerned that a president would pardon his co-conspirators in treasonous plots.
From Slate • Jan. 22, 2025
Yeo jokes: "If this was seen as treasonous, I could literally pay for it with my head, which would be an appropriate way for a portrait painter to die - to have their head removed!"
From BBC • May 14, 2024
It’s not at all treasonous to say that one of Thursday’s most potent moments actually came while Queen Bey went off for her final wardrobe change, ceding the spotlight to her battalion of dancers.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
He comes off as restless and whiny — not treasonous.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2022
Somehow doing it himself felt even more treasonous.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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