lese-majesty

See also: lese majesty

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From French lèse-majesté, from Latin laesa maiestas (“injury to majesty”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /liːz ˈmæd͡ʒɪsti/

Noun

lese-majesty (uncountable)

  1. An offense against the sovereign power in a state; treason.
  2. An act of disrespect towards authority.
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