treasonable

adjective

trea·​son·​able ˈtrē-zə-nə-bəl How to pronounce treasonable (audio)
ˈtrēz-nə-bəl
: relating to, consisting of, or involving treason
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Senior Republicans began to consider the possibility of impeaching both Truman and Acheson for treasonable actions, and South Dakota Senator Francis Case even introduced a bill to abolish the State Department. Steven Casey, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015 In short, there was nothing subversive or treasonable about our activity. TIME, 8 Mar. 2024

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of treasonable was in the 14th century

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“Treasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasonable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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treasonable

adjective
trea·​son·​able ˈtrēz-nə-bəl How to pronounce treasonable (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-bəl
: relating to, consisting of, or involving treason
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