sedition - SAT Word

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sedition 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "sedition" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
refined
erudite
agitation
thoughtless




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'sedition':
  Conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state.
  Insurrection; rebellion.



Usage of the word 'sedition' in Sentences :
  And how Dahl, who believed passionately in spreading secular sedition, would have enjoyed it.
  sedition laws, including bans on free speech
  What is more dangerous tho is the incitement to political sedition.
  If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot.
  sedition hush and like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush, God save the King.

Usage of the word 'sedition' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
  by 1531 the king was demanding the surrender of tyndale by the emperor, on the charge that he was spreading sedition in england..... read more ››

Wall Street Journal   —
  they took me into the guard-house and searched me, but they found no sedition on me. .... read more ››




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