Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lese-majeste
Noun
/ˌleɪzeɪ məˈdʒɛɪst/
Definition
A crime that involves offense against the dignity of a reigning sovereign or state.
Examples
- In some countries, criticizing the king can lead to charges of lese-majeste.
- The artist faced arrest for creating a sculpture deemed as lese-majeste.
Meaning
Lese-majeste refers to actions or speech that disrespect or insult the authority or dignity of a monarch or the position of the state.
Synonyms
- royal insult
- treason
- offense against the crown
