sedisyon
sedisyón with stress marks
sedition
Usage Note
Sedisyon is a formal legal and political term referring to incitement to rebellion against the state. It appears primarily in news, legal contexts, and political discourse. In the Philippines, sedition charges have historically been used in politically charged cases.
Examples
" Mabigat na kaso ang sedisyon. "
Natural Translation
Sedition is a serious case.
Literal Translation
Heavy case the sedition.
" Kinasuhan siya ng sedisyon ng ating gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
He/She was charged with sedition by our government.
Literal Translation
Charged he/she of sedition of our government.
" Maraming aktibista noong panahon ng Kastila ang kinasuhan ng sedisyon dahil sa kanilang mga sulating naghahangad ng kalayaan. "
Natural Translation
Many activists during the Spanish era were charged with sedition because of their writings that sought freedom.
Literal Translation
Many activists during era of Spanish were-charged of sedition because-of their writings seeking of freedom.
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