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In 1774, which American diplomat was formally accused of treason by the British?

treason

[tree-zuhn] / ˈtri zən /


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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

Its unveiling on Monday is the clearest indication so far of Kabila's direct involvement in an armed movement a year after he was sentenced to death in absentia for treason.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Accused of treason, none of them has ever been brought to trial or allowed to see their relatives.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Every family photograph would be analyzed for evidence of treason.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

She was guilty of every treason laid against her, and he was short a sword hand.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


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