treasonable

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Stripping royal titles was something reserved for those who committed near treasonable offenses or no longer considered part of the extended royal clan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

After a similar grant, the 1776 constitution of North Carolina warned: "nothing herein contained shall be construed to exempt preachers of treasonable or seditious discourses, from legal trial and punishment."

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2022

A clash with authority during Blake's time at Felpham ended when the poet was charged with the assault of soldier John Schofield, and for uttering "seditious and treasonable expressions" against the king.

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2013

The chief or king in the traditional set-up only ever "goes to his village" - it is treasonable to say he has died.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2010

The Quaker petitions were therefore not treasonable or out of order.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis