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In 1774, which American diplomat was formally accused of treason by the British?

treason

[tree-zuhn] / ˈtri zən /


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Sources could be accused of violating censorship laws—or, worse, committing treason.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Every family photograph would be analyzed for evidence of treason.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

In the end, Grier instructed the jury that the Fugitive Slave Law should be obeyed but that individual resistance did not amount to treason.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason, his lawyer has said amid heightened political tensions in the country.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

She may lose her job because of familial association with treason.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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