sedition

Meanings

• noun

  Act of inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

  - "The speech was considered an act of sedition and led to the overthrow of the government."
  - "The rebellion was a result of long-standing grievances and sedition."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sedition
deposition , position , imposition , composition

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Variants

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sedition , seditions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'sedare' meaning to calm or appease, with the suffix 'ation' indicating the process of.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sedition' was first used in English law in the 14th century.

2. The Sedition Act of 1798 in the United States made it a crime to write, speak, or publish anything 'false, scandalous, and malicious' about the government.

3. The term 'sedition' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'treason', but the two concepts are distinct: treason involves betraying one's country, while sedition involves inciting rebellion against the government.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebellion: A violent or nonviolent uprising against an authority or government.

2. Civil Disobedience: The refusal to obey certain laws or regulations as a means of protesting or bringing attention to a cause.

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Culture

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Sedition has been a significant concept throughout history, particularly during times of political instability or revolution. It has been a theme in literature, art, and music, often serving as a symbol of resistance or rebellion.

How to Memorize "sedition"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people rising up against their government, chanting and carrying signs. This is sedition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sedition' with 'rebellion' or 'revolution'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sedition: Sowing seeds of discontent' to help memorize the definition.

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