Sedition Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Sedition.

Sedition (Noun)

Sedition is the act of encouraging rebellion or violence against a government or established authority, typically with the aim of causing its downfall or destruction. The person commits this crime by supporting a revolution, or by helping the enemy in times of war, whether directly or indirectly. An essential element of sedition is the intent to destabilize the government.