se⋅di⋅tion
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–noun
1. incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
2. any action, esp. in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.
3. Archaic. rebellious disorder.
Origin:
1325–75; < L sēditiōn- (s. of sēditiō

, equiv. to sēd- se- + -itiōn- a going (it(us), ptp. of īre to go + -iōn- -ion ); r. ME sedicioun < AF < L, as above
Synonyms:
1. insurrection, mutiny. See treason.
se⋅di⋅tious
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of sedition.
2. given to or guilty of sedition.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME sedicious, equiv. to sedici(oun) sedition + -ous -ous; cf. L sēditiōsus