sedisyoso
sedisyóso with stress marks
seditious
Usage Note
Sedisyoso describes speech, writing, or actions that incite rebellion against the government. It is a formal term used in legal and journalistic contexts. Its use in everyday speech is rare; it appears most often in reports about press freedom or political prosecution.
Examples
" Ipinagbawal ang sedisyosong polyeto. "
Natural Translation
The seditious pamphlet was banned.
Literal Translation
Banned the seditious pamphlet.
" Siya ay isang sedisyoso na tao sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a seditious person in the town.
Literal Translation
He/She is a seditious that person in town.
" Kinasuhan ng pamahalaan ang mamamahayag dahil umano sa mga sedisyosong artikulong naglalayong magpasiklab ng rebelyon. "
Natural Translation
The government charged the journalist allegedly because of seditious articles aimed at inciting rebellion.
Literal Translation
Charged of government the journalist because allegedly of seditious articles aiming incite of rebellion.
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