Definition of "lese-majesty" [lese•-maj•es•ty]

• An offense against the sovereign power in a state; treason. (noun)
• An act of disrespect towards authority. (noun)

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• "• A panel seeking to explain Thailand's lese-majesty laws – What makes an insult?"
• "Column editor's note: lese-majesty is, indeed, Guardian style..."
• "The advertisements for the tat are set to do wonders for the coffers of our newspapers, some of which are already offering a "special coin for William and Kate"ed's note: surely this amounts to lese-majesty?"