Sedition
noun
Act of creating unrest or provoking against the government.
The government accused the rioters of sedition.
Often appears as...
- commit sedition
- charge of sedition
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technical
noun
Act of creating unrest or provoking against the government.
The government accused the rioters of sedition.
Often appears as...
- commit sedition
- charge of sedition
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Consequences
Using 'sedition' implies severe legal repercussions and is not taken lightly.
The novelist faced charges of sedition for his controversial book.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Involvement
'Sedition' often involves groups working together, not lone individuals.
They organized a meeting to discuss what authorities deemed an act of sedition.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Focus
Sedition specifically targets a government or its institutions, not others.
Her speech was considered sedition because it called for overthrowing the regime.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Consequences
Using 'sedition' implies severe legal repercussions and is not taken lightly.
The novelist faced charges of sedition for his controversial book.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Involvement
'Sedition' often involves groups working together, not lone individuals.
They organized a meeting to discuss what authorities deemed an act of sedition.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Focus
Sedition specifically targets a government or its institutions, not others.
Her speech was considered sedition because it called for overthrowing the regime.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Consequences
Using 'sedition' implies severe legal repercussions and is not taken lightly.
The novelist faced charges of sedition for his controversial book.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Involvement
'Sedition' often involves groups working together, not lone individuals.
They organized a meeting to discuss what authorities deemed an act of sedition.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Focus
Sedition specifically targets a government or its institutions, not others.
Her speech was considered sedition because it called for overthrowing the regime.
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Video examples
The Power Struggle of...
he says you know you proved that there's sedition to me and I will crucify him but until you do that you know no-go so it's kind of in that kind of political angle and context it's different it was different from now but
Video examples
The Power Struggle of...
he says you know you proved that there's sedition to me and I will crucify him but until you do that you know no-go so it's kind of in that kind of political angle and context it's different it was different from now but
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Yemi Osinbajo
Nigerian Politician
It is the resolve of the government that none will be allowed to get away with making speeches that can cause sedition or that can cause violence, especially because when we make these kinds of pronouncement and do things that can cause violence or destruction of lives and property, we are no longer in control.
Quote examples
Reza Aslan
Iranian Writer
There's only one reason to be crucified under the Roman Empire, and that is for treason or sedition. Crucifixion, we have to understand, was not actually a form of capital punishment for Rome. In fact, it was often the case that the criminal would be killed first and then crucified.
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Michael Leunig
Australian Cartoonist
All good art is seditious, but the people in authority can never recognise it. I think when you mention sedition, artists are the ones whose eyes light up thinking, 'Oh, yes, I want some of that!
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Kapil Sibal
Indian Politician
You may dislike what somebody else has said; that is perfectly valid. You may not agree with what somebody else has said. But saying something cannot possibly amount to sedition.
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Alok Nath
Indian Actor
What you mean by freedom of speech? Democracy doesn't mean you abuse your country. Sedition has a law in the constitution. You can't give speeches against your country.
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Kapil Sibal
Indian Politician
Sedition involves sloganeering with incitement. It may be anti-national, but not a crime, unless you incite violence or communal tension.
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Jordi Cuixart
Spanish Businessman
Anything against the state's interests, through a non-violent action, is susceptible to be considered sedition.
Quote examples
Yemi Osinbajo
Nigerian Politician
It is the resolve of the government that none will be allowed to get away with making speeches that can cause sedition or that can cause violence, especially because when we make these kinds of pronouncement and do things that can cause violence or destruction of lives and property, we are no longer in control.
Quote examples
Reza Aslan
Iranian Writer
There's only one reason to be crucified under the Roman Empire, and that is for treason or sedition. Crucifixion, we have to understand, was not actually a form of capital punishment for Rome. In fact, it was often the case that the criminal would be killed first and then crucified.
Quote examples
Michael Leunig
Australian Cartoonist
All good art is seditious, but the people in authority can never recognise it. I think when you mention sedition, artists are the ones whose eyes light up thinking, 'Oh, yes, I want some of that!
Quote examples
Kapil Sibal
Indian Politician
You may dislike what somebody else has said; that is perfectly valid. You may not agree with what somebody else has said. But saying something cannot possibly amount to sedition.
Quote examples
Alok Nath
Indian Actor
What you mean by freedom of speech? Democracy doesn't mean you abuse your country. Sedition has a law in the constitution. You can't give speeches against your country.
Quote examples
Kapil Sibal
Indian Politician
Sedition involves sloganeering with incitement. It may be anti-national, but not a crime, unless you incite violence or communal tension.
Quote examples
Jordi Cuixart
Spanish Businessman
Anything against the state's interests, through a non-violent action, is susceptible to be considered sedition.
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