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lese majesty
lese maj·es·ty [ lz májjəstee ] or lèse ma·jes·té [ lz májjəstee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. disrespect to authority: disrespect toward the authority or dignity of somebody or something
2. act of treason: a criminal offense against a ruler or head of state
[15th century. Via French< Latin laesa majestas "violated majesty"]
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