noun
- plural of treason; acts of betraying one’s country or sovereign
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The court tried him for multiple treasons against the crown.
- History records many treasons that changed the course of nations.
- The spy was accused of committing treasons over several years.
- Ancient laws defined various acts as treasons punishable by death.
- The rebels were charged with treasons for their uprising.
- Documents revealed evidence of treasons within the government.