Main Entry:

se·di·tion

Pronunciation:

\si-ˈdi-shən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English sedicioun, from Anglo-French sediciun, from Latin sedition-, seditio, literally, separation, from sed-, se- apart + ition-, itio act of going, from ire to go — more at secede, issue

Date:

14th century

: incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority