Definition of "treason" []

• Violation of allegiance toward one's country or sovereign, especially the betrayal of one's country by waging war against it or by consciously and purposely acting to aid its enemies. (noun)
• A betrayal of trust or confidence. (noun)

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• "Firstly I would using say that the term treason is highly inappropiate and irresponsible."
• "And to call it treason is to rob the word of all meaning."
• "Perry's very loose and dangerous use of the term "treason" is something that brought him criticism from many corners - just not Republican primary voters."