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

Now his daughter, Sara Nodjoumi, has directed and produced a documentary that investigates the disappearance of hundreds of her father’s paintings that were deemed treasonous and aims to locate them.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 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

Only ... if Mother or Robb did anything treasonous, called the banners or refused to swear fealty or anything, it would all go wrong.

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