Question 1 · Quick check
sedition
CEFRC1
/səˈdɪʃən/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Actions or speech encouraging people to oppose the government.
- 02
noun
Extra detailInsurrection or rebellion.
Examples
Sedition laws are usually used to persecute peaceful left-wing activists.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningOrganized incitement of rebellion or civil disorder against authority or the state, usually by speech or writing.
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Origin
noun
From Old French sedicion, from Latin sēditiō (“sedition, discord”), from sēd- (“apart”) (an alternative form of sē-) + itiō (“going”).