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Treasonable: meaning, definitions and examples

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treasonable

 

[ ˈtriː.zən.ə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

Treasonable refers to actions, behaviors, or statements that are considered to be treasonous. This can include any act that betrays one's country or sovereign, particularly in ways that threaten national security or involve conspiracy against the government.

Synonyms

betraying, disloyal, traitorous

Examples of usage

  • The act was deemed treasonable by the court.
  • His treasonable statements angered the citizens.
  • She was charged with treasonable conduct.
  • The government investigated treasonable activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "treasonable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traidor

🇮🇳 देशद्रोही

🇩🇪 Verräterisch

🇮🇩 pengkhianatan

🇺🇦 зрадницький

🇵🇱 zdradziecki

🇯🇵 裏切りの

🇫🇷 traître

🇪🇸 traidor

🇹🇷 hain

🇰🇷 배신의

🇸🇦 خيانة

🇨🇿 zrádný

🇸🇰 zradný

🇨🇳 叛国的

🇸🇮 izdajalski

🇮🇸 svikull

🇰🇿 сатқын

🇬🇪 მოღალატე

🇦🇿 xain

🇲🇽 traidor

Etymology

The term 'treasonable' derives from the noun 'treason,' which originates from Middle English 'treisoun,' itself borrowed from Anglo-French 'traïson', evolving through Latin 'traditio', meaning 'to hand over, betray'. The concept of treason is deeply embedded in legal traditions, reflecting a fundamental breach of loyalty to one's state. The adjectival form 'treasonable' has been in use since the late 14th century, indicating actions or intentions that can lead to treason. Throughout history, treason has been associated with severe penalties, reflecting its gravity as a crime against the state, and the term's usage continues to evoke strong connotations of betrayal and capital punishment. The legal implications of treasonable acts have evolved over time, but the core idea of loyalty to one's nation remains central to its definition.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,920, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.