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Lese-majesty

Leseˊ-maj′es-ty

(lēzˊ-măj′ĕs-ty̆)

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Definition 2024

lese-majesty

lese-majesty

See also: lese majesty

English

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Noun

lese-majesty ‎(plural lese-majesty)

An offense against the sovereign power in a state; treason.
An act of disrespect towards authority.