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sedition

[si-dish-uhn] / sɪˈdɪʃ ən /


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Third, retired officers can be court-martialed for sedition.

From Slate Jan. 13, 2026

A former Philippine air force general accused of encouraging the military to abandon President Ferdinand Marcos was arrested on a charge of sedition Monday at Manila's international airport.

From Barron's Jan. 5, 2026

The 156-day trial over two years revolved around three charges: two counts under the Beijing-imposed national-security law of colluding with foreign forces, and one count of sedition.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 15, 2025

Kwan was reportedly arrested by Hong Kong national security police on suspicion of sedition.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2025

‘Let’s see what sort of sedition this rogue is bringing in among His Majesty’s loyal troops.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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