Noun
The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance, or of betraying the state into the hands of a foreign power; disloyalty; treachery.
Loosely, the betrayal of any trust or confidence; treachery; perfidy.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAbraham 1968, p.207 Suspicions of treason Dowland performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark; despite his high rate of pay, Dowland seems to have been only a court musician. Source: Internet
About 119 people are currently facing trial, including journalists for defamation and opposition party leaders for treason. Source: Internet
A contrast is therefore maintained with the English law, whereby crimes including conspiring to kill the King or "violating" the Queen, were punishable as treason. Source: Internet
According to reports, it is not clear whether Koita and Sinnah are also charged with treason or conspiracy to commit treason. Source: Internet
A Denarius of Tiberius Final years The affair with Sejanus and the final years of treason trials permanently damaged Tiberius' image and reputation. Source: Internet
According to Loades, a felony, a lesser crime than treason in English law, included gathering men unlawfully and plotting the death of a councillor. Source: Internet