Treason — Trea son, n. [OE. tresun, treisun, traisoun, OF. tra[ i]son, F. trahison, L. traditio a giving up, a delivering up, fr. tradere to give up, betray. See {Traitor}, and cf. {Tradition}.] 1. The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Treason by the Book — by Jonathan Spence is a fast paced historical account of the Zeng Jing case which took place during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of China, around the 1730s. A treasonous letter delivered to Yue Zhongqi triggers a series of investigations which … Wikipedia
Treason Act 1708 — The Treason Act 1708 (7 Ann c. 21) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which harmonised the law of high treason between the former kingdoms of England and Scotland following their union as Great Britain in 1707. It came into effect… … Wikipedia
Treason — In law, treason is the crime that covers some of the more serious acts of disloyalty to one s sovereign or nation. Historically, treason also covered the murder of specific social superiors, such as the murder of a husband by his wife (treason… … Wikipedia
Treason Act 1695 — The Treason Act 1695 is an Act of the Parliament of England (citation 7 8 Will. III c. 3, long title An Act for regulateing of Tryals in Cases of Treason and Misprision of Treason ) which laid down rules of evidence and procedure in treason… … Wikipedia
Treason Act 1661 — The Treason Act 1661 (13 Car. 2 c. 1) was an Act of the Parliament of England, although it was extended to Scotland in 1708. [7 Ann. c. 21] Passed shortly after the Restoration of Charles II, it is no longer in force, but some of its provisions… … Wikipedia
Treason's Harbour — Infobox Book | name = Treason s Harbour image caption = First edition cover (pre Geoff Hunt) author = Patrick O Brian country = United Kingdom language = English cover artist = series = Aubrey Maturin series genre = Historical novel publisher =… … Wikipedia
treason — A breach of allegiance to one s government, usually committed through levying war against such government or by giving aid or comfort to the enemy. The offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the… … Black's law dictionary
treason — /tree zeuhn/, n. 1. the offense of acting to overthrow one s government or to harm or kill its sovereign. 2. a violation of allegiance to one s sovereign or to one s state. 3. the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.… … Universalium
Treason Felony Act 1848 — The Treason Felony Act 1848 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (11 12 Vict. c. 12.) The Act is still in force. It is a law which protects the Queen and the Crown.The offences in the Act were originally high treason under the… … Wikipedia
