sedition
UK: sɪˈdɪʃən | US: sɪˈdɪʃən
n. conduct or speech inciting rebellion against the authority of a state
n. organized resistance or subversion against a government
The word "sedition" traces back to Latin seditio, combining sed- (apart) and itio (a going, from ire "to go"). It originally described a literal "going apart" or division, later evolving to mean rebellion or dissent against authority. The term reflects the idea of factions breaking away from unity, a concept central to its modern legal and political usage.
The leader was arrested for spreading sedition against the government.
Historical records show that sedition laws were often used to suppress dissent.
His fiery speeches bordered on sedition, alarming the authorities.
The pamphlet was banned for its alleged sedition.
Sedition charges carry severe penalties in many countries.