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Treason refers to the betrayal of one’s own country by attempting to overthrow the government through waging war against the state or materially aiding its enemies. According to the United States Constitution, Article III, Section 3, “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their ...
: the crime of trying to overthrow your country's government or of helping your country's enemies during war. He is guilty of treason. — called also high treason. — treasonable. / ˈtriːzənəbəl/ adjective. treasonable acts. — treasonous. / ˈtriːzənəs/ adjective. treasonous [= traitorous] behavior.
Mar 2, 2016 · Definition of Treason. Noun. A betrayal of trust or confidence, a breach of faith, treachery. Noun. A violation of one’s allegiance to one’s government or sovereign. Noun. The criminal offense of acting to overthrow one’s government, or of assisting others to do so. Origin Circa 1200 A.D. Middle English < Old-French traïson.
