Sedition

Pronunciation: /sɪˈdɪʃən/

Definitions of sedition

noun any action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion

Example Sentences

A1 Sedition is a serious crime.

A2 The government accused the protesters of sedition.

B1 The group was arrested for inciting sedition against the ruling party.

B2 The political leader was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speech.

C1 The court found the defendant guilty of sedition and sentenced him to prison.

C2 The act of sedition was seen as a threat to national security and was dealt with swiftly by the authorities.

Examples of sedition in a Sentence

formal The government charged the individuals with sedition for inciting rebellion against the state.

informal The group of protestors were accused of sedition for their actions against the authorities.

slang They got in trouble for pulling that sedition stunt.

figurative His controversial speech was seen as an act of sedition against traditional beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of sedition

• plural: seditions
• comparative: more seditious
• superlative: most seditious
• present tense: sedites
• future tense: will sedition
• perfect tense: have sedition
• continuous tense: is sedition
• singular: sedition
• positive degree: seditious
• infinitive: to sedition
• gerund: sediting
• participle: sediting

Origin and Evolution of sedition

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sedition' originated from the Latin word 'seditio', which is derived from 'sed-' (apart) + 'ire' (go).

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to actions inciting rebellion against authority, the meaning of 'sedition' has evolved to encompass any speech or conduct that incites people to rebel against the government or disrupt the peace.