seditiousness


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se·di·tious

 (sĭ-dĭsh′əs)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or having the nature of sedition: seditious speech.
2. Given to, engaging in, or promoting sedition. See Synonyms at insubordinate.
se·di′tious·ly adv.
se·di′tious·ness n.
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seditiousness

noun
Willful violation of allegiance to one's country:
sedition, traitorousness, treason.
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