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lese majesty
 

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Noun lese majesty has 1 sense
  1. treason, high treason, lese majesty - a crime that undermines the offender's government
    --1 is a kind of crime, law-breaking

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Lese majesty

Definition: Lese majesty refers to a crime of showing disrespect or offending the dignity of a monarch or ruler.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sample Sentences:

  1. The ancient law punished lese majesty with severe consequences.
  2. She was charged with lese majesty for spreading derogatory rumors about the queen.
  3. Engaging in acts of lese majesty can be considered treasonous in some countries.

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