Sedition
/sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/noun
Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, sedition was punishable by death, as it was seen as a direct threat to the stability of the state and the emperor's power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
seditio
“a going apart or separation, especially in the context of civil unrest or rebellion.”
Old French
Old French
sédition
“a term used to describe acts of rebellion or insurrection against authority.”
Middle English
Middle English
sedicioun
“the act of stirring up discord or rebellion against lawful authority.”
Modern English
English
sedition
“conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state.”