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Lord Allen may have been wrong in his head, or ill-advised, or foolishly over-zealous, but his ill-tempered upbraiding of the Dublin Corporation for what he called their treasonable extravagance in thus honouring Swift, whom he deemed an enemy of the King, was the act of a fool. ❋ Jonathan Swift (1706)

Government alleged that these persons had been engaged in treasonable conspiracies, and, the President having exercised his legitimate right in suspending the Habeas Corpus Act, he was not prepared to say that the detention of those persons was illegal, or demanded more decided ❋ Unknown (1862)

Since then, I have made it my business to establish contacts and relationships in Beijing that would be called treasonable, and for which I should be shot. ❋ Hall, Adam (1991)

Those words would have been called treasonable to the people of France. ❋ Emmuska Orczy Orczy (1906)

Blennerhasset's Island: since the only acts which could be called treasonable had occurred elsewhere, the court declared the evidence insufficient, and there was nothing for the jury to do but to bring him in not guilty. ❋ Albert Bushnell Hart (1898)

Grand Master the Duke of Cumberland, what must be called a treasonable conspiracy through the Orange lodges and even through Orangemen who were actually serving in the King's Army. ❋ Justin McCarthy (1898)

The second Exclusion Bill was founded, not on his religion, but on his politics, that is, his treasonable connection with the King of France. ❋ John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton (1868)

The unfortunate plant-cutters, who had merely been imprisoned, and such of them dismissed from time to time as would give assurance of penitence, and promise a peaceable demeanor, were now proceeded against with the utmost rigor, for what the king was pleased to call their treasonable conduct. ❋ Unknown (1845)

All those who were in any manner connected with the contemplated expedition disclaimed the idea of treasonable designs, averring that, if such were the views of Colonel Burr, they had been deceived. ❋ Davis, Matthew L (1836)

The entries confirm in every particular the statements of Truxton, Bollman, and others, and repudiate the idea of treasonable designs. ❋ Davis, Matthew L (1836)

Truxton, Bollman, and others, and repudiate the idea of treasonable designs. ❋ Unknown (1811)

Magellan proposed a new route by the southwest, to evade the grant of the sovereign pontiff, which was actually accomplished, though he lived not to enjoy what may in some measure be termed the treasonable honour. ❋ Robert Kerr (1784)

Such reports were "treasonable," written by reporters wanting to destroy the country and harm the morale of soldiers fighting in ❋ Unknown (1999)

Standard report on Sunday of a foiled coup as "treasonable" and said the newspaper aimed to undermine the morale of the Zimbabwe military. ❋ Unknown (1999)

Moi's ruling Kenya African National Union (KANU) described the proposal for a parallel government as "treasonable," saying it would lead to mayhem, confusion and anarchy. ❋ Unknown (1997)

It could only expect from the majority of its citizens 'treasonable' behaviour. ❋ Unknown (1987)

Rights is a "treasonable" document - a crying indictment of all the practices, policies and laws of the South African State. ❋ Unknown (1968)

They wanted to ['lock] her up' so bad that [Trumpadict Donald]} getting the [traitor tots] involved in colluding with the Russians to interfere in the election just felt treasonable. ❋ NeologianPJG (2019)

"You wouldn't order a [clone] army" "You wouldn't [execute order 66]" "Arresting the [Supreme Chancellor] is Treason" "Treason is against the law" "Treason. Its a crime" ❋ Grocks9 (2017)

guy 1: "Hey thanks for getting me an ice cream cone from that new place downtown." guy 2: "no problem man" guy 1: "can't wait to dive into some [chocolate chip cookie dough] ice crea- [BLEGH]" guy 2: "what's up man you good?" guy 1: "THEY SERVED US [RAISIN BRAN] COOKIE DOUGH" guy 2: "oh God oh fuck, they committed an act of treason-" SWAT team: *storms into the room* "EVERYBODY GET DOWN" ❋ Charlie Da Man (2020)

The founding fathers were wise to define treason so narrowly that only a handful of people were charged with treason and fewer were actually convicted. But this has not stopped [brown nosing] Bush supporters and Republican [talking heads] from spouting off all the time that anyone who disagrees with Republicans - especially with [golden boy] Georgie - using the treason label. ❋ Jesster79 (2005)

To [bin Laden], any peace deal with [Israel] is treasonous, and represents a [betrayal] of Islam. ❋ XxX_Yournan_XxX (2017)

[Aly] commited [treason], but she got [away]. ❋ Shadow XII (2005)

Me and James were [best friends] till I saw his [little sister] and [committed] treason. ❋ Themadbaron (2011)

1. Ann Coulter: "Oh, no, that was [treasonous]" In response to a statement made by Senator Ted Kennedy. 2. [U.S. Constitution]: "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in [levying] War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court." ❋ J. Stepleton (2004)

Joe [demolished] [Trump] in the [election] so he had to treason. ❋ HewritesforODandcoinedthisterm (2021)

[Mace Windu]: The Senate will decide your fate. Chancellor [Palpatine]: [I am the Senate]! Mace Windu: Not yet. Chancellor Palpatine: It's treason, then. ❋ 6ix9ineyearold (2018)