as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
reading a friend's diary without permission would have to be regarded as the ultimate act of personal treason
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The original classic novel was penned by Alexandre Dumas and follows a young sailor falsely accused of treason, who, after years of imprisonment, escapes and seeks revenge against those who wronged him, ultimately becoming the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Peru’s death penalty is currently used only for crimes of treason in cases of war and terrorism, according to the Constitution.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
South Korean law gives a president immunity from most criminal prosecution, but not for grave charges such as rebellion or treason.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Jane was subsequently convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
—Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Peru’s death penalty is currently used only for crimes of treason in cases of war and terrorism, according to the Constitution.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
South Korean law gives a president immunity from most criminal prosecution, but not for grave charges such as rebellion or treason.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Jane was subsequently convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
—Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Treason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treason. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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