Sedition

usgb/sɪˈdɪʃn/
noun

Act of creating unrest or provoking against the government.

The government accused the rioters of sedition.
Visual representation of "sedition" - Act of creating unrest or provoking against the government.

Often appears as...

  • commit sedition
  • charge of sedition

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Technical

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Serious Consequences

Using 'sedition' implies severe legal repercussions and is not taken lightly.

Illustration for Serious Consequences
The novelist faced charges of sedition for his controversial book.
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Group Involvement

'Sedition' often involves groups working together, not lone individuals.

Illustration for Group Involvement
They organized a meeting to discuss what authorities deemed an act of sedition.
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Government Focus

Sedition specifically targets a government or its institutions, not others.

Illustration for Government Focus
Her speech was considered sedition because it called for overthrowing the regime.
Visual representation of the word "Sedition"

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