Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: sedition

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A conviction for sedition would mean jail time, three years to life.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/07/08/john-stossel-jimmy-lai-is-a-remarkable-man-and-a-hero-of-freedom/

"Calling for a criminal offense — such as blocking a public road — amounts to sedition," prosecutors said in a statement.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/climate-activists-block-main-road-into-the-hague/600247291/

Constitutional rights only go so far, however, and unlike the freedom of speech, sedition is not covered in the Bill of Rights.

Source: https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/05/16/states-where-the-proud-boys-grew-the-most-since-jan-6/

He also faces a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, and a separate sedition charge under a colonial-era law that is increasingly used to crush dissent.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2023/01/lawyers-for-jailed-hong-kong-publisher-ask-to-meet-uk-pm/

He said police had included sedition clauses in FIR to prevent him from getting bail.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/ptis-fawad-chaudhry-arrested-from-house-in-lahore/

However, on July 20, 2018, the Coalition Government used its majority to pass the Cybercrime Bill with an amendment expunging the controversial sedition clause.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/01/01/accessing-your-partners-phone-without-consent-can-land-you-in-jail-with-million-dollar-fine/

I met Khalid in May 2016 while reporting on the events that had led to his arrest and those of other student organizers accused of sedition at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi.

Source: https://theintercept.com/2023/08/06/umar-khalid-india-modi/

In “Prequel,” Maddow will describe anti-government actions involving a Nazi agent, more than 20 members of Congress and the anti-Semitic America First Committee that led to a 1944 sedition trial, which ended in a mistrial.

Source: https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/entertainment/national_entertainment/article_e5bb3a00-8741-5f05-964d-b8e143a0d98c.html

In sedition case, neither the officer is named nor institution identified," Khan had claimed.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/pakistan-37-cases-filed-against-former-pm-imran-khan-across-country

Khan, who is also chairman of the opposition party, said he has over 100 court cases pending against him, including blasphemy, sedition and terrorism.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/03/25/imran-gets-protective-bail-in-three-cases/

Kwok is currently overseeing the sedition trial against Stand News and its former editors-in-chief.

Source: https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/wolf-judges-robes-judge-kwok-wai-kin

Lai is accused of colluding with foreign entities, conspiracy, and attempted sedition.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/12/18/austin-burns-israel-talks-hamas-us-qatar-civilian-casualties-hostage-negotiations/

"Sedition was read down severely and registration of FIRs for sedition was prohibited by the Supreme Court.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/opportunity-to-replace-redraft-colonial-criminal-laws-wasted-p-chidambaram-4719073

The fine print, however, shows that the offence of sedition, currently rendered inoperable by a Supreme Court order, has had a name change from ‘rajdroh’ to ‘deshdroh’.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lok-sabha-three-criminal-bills-9076410/

The Iranian president also appreciated the Syrian armed forces for protecting the Syrian nation against sedition.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/196590/Iran-to-boost-economic-ties-with-Syria-for-reconstruction

The Law Commission of India has recommended retaining the sedition law with some amendments.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/sedition-law-section-124a-law-commission-supreme-court/3111606/

The petition argued that the sedition law has been recklessly used to curb the right to free speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/03/30/lhc-strikes-down-colonial-era-sedition-law-that-stifled-free-speech/

The trial on charges of colluding with foreign forces and sedition could see Mr Lai - who holds British nationality - spend the rest of his life in prison.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64206948?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Three co-defendants were acquitted of the sedition charge but were convicted of obstructing Congress’ certification of Biden’s 2020 election victory.

Source: https://www.100milefreepress.net/news/1st-seditious-conspiracy-sentences-in-jan-6-attack-to-be-handed-down-for-rhodes-other-oath-keepers/