Treason

Pronunciation: /ˈtriːzən/

Definitions of treason

noun the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example Sentences

A1 Committing treason is a serious crime.

A2 The spy was charged with treason for betraying his country.

B1 The act of treason can result in severe consequences.

B2 The politician was accused of committing treason against the government.

C1 The trial for treason lasted several months before a verdict was reached.

C2 The historical figure was executed for treason against the monarchy.

Examples of treason in a Sentence

formal The act of betraying one's country is considered treason and is punishable by law.

informal Selling classified information to a foreign government is a serious case of treason.

slang Dude, that's straight up treasonous behavior!

figurative In literature, the protagonist's decision to betray his own values can be seen as a form of internal treason.

Grammatical Forms of treason

• past tense: committed
• plural: treasons
• comparative: more treasonous
• superlative: most treasonous
• present tense: commits
• future tense: will commit
• perfect tense: has committed
• continuous tense: is committing
• singular: treason
• positive degree: treasonous
• infinitive: to commit treason
• gerund: committing treason
• participle: committed

Origin and Evolution of treason

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'treason' originated from the Old French word 'traïson' which came from the Latin word 'traditio' meaning betrayal.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of betraying one's country or ruler, the meaning of treason has evolved over time to include acts of betrayal against any organization or group to which loyalty is owed.