Treason

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Hmm? I can think of a few out there that fit these definitions. Anyone else?

Main Entry: trea·son
Pronunciation: 'trE-z&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English tresoun, from Anglo-French traisun, from Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over, from tradere to hand over, betray -- more at TRAITOR
1 : the betrayal of a trust : TREACHERY
2 : the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family



Main Entry: trai·tor
Pronunciation: 'trA-t&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English traytour, from Anglo-French traitre, from Latin traditor, from tradere to hand over, deliver, betray, from trans-, tra- trans- + dare to give -- more at DATE
1 : one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation or duty
2 : one who commits treason

[krispos42]

1. "Treason doth never prosper.."

"Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
For if it prosper, none dare call it treason."
-Sir John Harington

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2. Absolutely

Teddy had it right, that's for sure.
Thanks!

[porphyrian]

3. Impeach the traitors now, and try them. - n/t