Definition for Treason

treason, n. [AFr treysoun.]

  1. Perfidy; act of betraying; attempt to overthrow the authority; subversion against one to whom allegiance is owed.
  2. Disloyalty; infidelity.
  3. Disclosure; revelation that betrays identity.
  4. Treachery; deception.

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