lesemajesty

  • 1lesemajesty — lese maj·es·ty also lèse ma·jes·té (lēzʹ măjʹĭ stē) n. pl. lese maj·es·ties or lèse ma·jes·tés 1. An offense or crime committed against the ruler or supreme power of a state. 2. An affront to another s dignity.   [Partial translation of French… …

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  • 2treason — n. Treachery (to a sovereign or a Government), disloyalty, breach of allegiance, lesemajesty …

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