sedition
/sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ · se·di·tion
noun
- Organized incitement of rebellion or civil disorder against authority or the state, usually by speech or writing. The government cracked down on sedition after a series of inflammatory speeches sparked widespread protests.
- Insurrection or rebellion. The sedition was put down by the military, and the leaders were executed for treason.
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Did you know? The term 'sedition' has been used in various historical contexts, including the Sedition Acts of 1798 in the United States, which restricted speech and assembly deemed threatening to national security.