treason

Definition

  • noun: the crime of trying to overthrow your country's government or of helping your country's enemies during war
  • noun: the betrayal of a trust
  • synonyms: treachery, disloyalty, perfidy

Examples

  • The conspirators were hanged for 'high treason'.

  • He is guilty of 'treason'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you’re under arrest, Chancellor. Are you threatening me, Master Jedi? The senate will decide your fate. - I the senate. - Not yet. It’s treason then. - - You are under arrest, my lord. Anakin, I told you it would come to this. I was right. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
  • (..) The council wants you to report on all the chancellor’s dealings. They want to know what he’s up to. They want me to spy on the chancellor? - But that’s treason. - We are at war, Anakin. Why didn’t the council give me this assignment when we were in session? This assignment is not to be on record. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith