lese majesty

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lez, leez]
- /ˈlɛz, liz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lez, leez]
- /ˈlɛz, liz/

Definitions of lese majesty words

noun lese majesty Law. a crime, especially high treason, committed against the sovereign power. an offense that violates the dignity of a ruler. 1
noun lese majesty an attack on any custom, institution, belief, etc., held sacred or revered by numbers of people: Her speech against Mother's Day was criticized as lese majesty. 1

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Origin of lese majesty

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; < French lèse-majesté, after Latin (crīmen) laesae mājestātis (the crime) of injured majesty

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Parts of speech for Lese majesty

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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lese majesty popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for lese majesty

noun lese majesty

boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
coarseness — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
discourtesy — lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.

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