Pronunciation: /leɪz məˈʒɛsti/
noun a crime of violating majesty or sovereignty
A1 Lèse-majesté is a serious crime in some countries.
A2 The act of lèse-majesté can result in severe punishment.
B1 The government takes accusations of lèse-majesté very seriously.
B2 The journalist was arrested for committing lèse-majesté.
C1 The artist's controversial artwork was seen as an act of lèse-majesté.
C2 The novel was banned for its depiction of lèse-majesté against the royal family.
adjective related to a crime against majesty or sovereignty
A1 The student's behavior towards the teacher was considered lèse-majesté.
A2 The tourist unknowingly committed lèse-majesté by disrespecting the local customs.
B1 The author's controversial book was accused of lèse-majesté against the ruling monarch.
B2 The politician was arrested for committing lèse-majesté by criticizing the royal family.
C1 The journalist was charged with lèse-majesté for publishing sensitive information about the royal household.
C2 The artist's provocative artwork was seen as an act of lèse-majesté by the conservative establishment.
formal The accused was charged with lèse-majesté for insulting the royal family.
informal I heard that spreading rumors about the king could be considered lèse-majesté.
slang Don't even think about committing lèse-majesté, it's a serious offense.
figurative In some cultures, criticizing the leader is seen as a form of lèse-majesté.
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