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treason

/ˈtrɛzən/ noun · British & US
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What does treason mean?

noun

The act of betraying one's country or sovereign by treasonable conduct, such as levying war against the state or adhering to its enemies, or by giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the state.

Example

"The defendant was found guilty of treason for providing classified information to a foreign government."

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