Treason



GRE TOEFL 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.叛国罪
• ［英］ 叛国罪 ( the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance)
• ［例］ They were convicted of treason. ( 他们被判叛国罪)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English tresoun, from Anglo-French traisun, from Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over, from tradere to hand over, betray — more at traitor
• Date: 13th century
• 1. the betrayal of a trust ; treachery
• 2. the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family

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