Definition of "sedition" [se•di•tion]

• Conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state. (noun)
• Insurrection; rebellion. (noun)

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• "“I looked up the definition of sedition, which is ‘conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of the state,’ ” Klein said."
• "“I looked up the definition of sedition, which is ‘conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of the state, ’” Klein said."
• "Regarding a couple of comments posted earlier, "sedition" is a null concept in the US, and has been since 1801."