treasonable

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His first book, a Forsteresque novel entitled “A Treasonable Growth,” was released in 1960.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

First came "the Traitorous correspondence Bill;" next the "Habeas Corpus Suspension Act;" and then the "Seditious Practices Act," with the "Treasonable Attempts Bill" by legislative exposition establishing constructive treason!

From The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence by Parker, Theodore

But this would not have suited the Treasonable purposes of the Conspirators.

From The Great Conspiracy, Volume 2 by Logan, John Alexander

Treasonable practices,   President's proclamation against;   Burnside's order No. 38;   Burbridge's order No. 42;   practically annulled.

From Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 by Cox, Jacob Dolson

"Treasonable placards found by the police in the very hands of the accused; insolent conduct to the authorities when arrested; attempted escape: all these duly certified on oath."

From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James