political crime

political crime
A serious violation of law that threatens the security or existence of the government, such as treason or sedition.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


political crime
A serious violation of law that threatens the security or existence of the government, such as treason or sedition.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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