Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sedition
noun
/sɪˈdɪʃən/
Definition
Sedition is the act of inciting rebellion against the authority of a state or government.
Examples
- The speech was charged with sedition, leading to the speaker’s arrest.
- People were concerned about the sedition occurring within the protest group.
- Historically, sedition laws were used to suppress dissent during wartime.
Meaning
Sedition refers to language or actions that encourage resistance to lawful authority.
Synonyms
- rebellion
- insurrection
- treason
- mutiny
- discontent
