Lese Majesty (Noun)
Meaning
A crime that undermines the offender's government.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The blogger was accused of lese-majesty for posting derogatory comments about the royal family on social media.
- In 19th century Europe, speaking out against the monarch was considered an act of lese-majesty punishable by imprisonment.
- A group of activists were charged with lese-majesty for organizing a rally against the government's authoritarian policies.
- The writer was arrested for lese-majesty after publishing a satirical article that mocked the country's president.
- In some countries, even a perceived slight against the head of state can be considered lese-majesty and result in severe penalties.