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Definition of sedition

sedition

/sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/
se · di · tion
Adverb:seditiously
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Plural:seditions
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Adjective:seditious
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The colonial pamphlets were condemned by royal officials as dangerous acts of sedition."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In legal and political usage, 'sedition' refers specifically to speech or conduct that incites rebellion against the state, whereas 'treason' involves overt acts of betrayal such as levying war or aiding enemies.

• Rhymes for sedition

• Nearby Words

sedge
sediment
sedimentary
sedition
seduce
seducer
seduction

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from the Latin noun 'seditio', meaning 'civil discord' or literally 'a going apart' (from 'se-', apart + 'itio', a going, from the verb 'ire', to go).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sedition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sedition
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