treason

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Whatever other crimes he committed, argued his counsel, Brown could not be convicted of treason in the absence of allegiance.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Raleigh may be displaying intensity, but the idea that a gentle fist bump of a current MLB teammate is treason is a special brand of absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Mossadegh soon turned himself in, was convicted of treason, served time in prison, and died under house arrest in 1967.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The last was Charles I, who was arrested in 1646 and executed three years later for treason.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“Uncle, I can’t fight him- He knighted me. I will go if you wish, but I won't go in armour. I am afraid that mine is treason too.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White