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treason

Act of betrayal, in particular against the sovereign or the state to which the offender owes allegiance.

In the USA, treason is defined in the constitution as the crime of ‘levying war against [the USA], or adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort’. Congress has the power to declare the punishment for treason.
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New Distribution of Horses- Secret Information of Treason in the Camp.
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
The Constitution of The United States by History Documents View in context
The governor of New York may pardon in all cases, even in those of impeachment, except for treason and murder.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
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