Sedition
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This article is about the legal term. For other uses, see Sedition (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with sedation.
"Seditionist" redirects here. For the early 20th century Mexican-American rebel organization, see Plan of San Diego.
Sedition is overt conduct, such as speech or organization, that tends toward rebellion against the established order. Sedition often includes subversion of a constitution and incitement of discontent toward, or insurrection against, established authority. Sedition may include any commotion, though not aimed at direct and open violence against the laws. Seditious words in writing are seditious libel. A seditionist is one who engages in or promotes the interest of sedition.
Because sedition is overt, it is typically not considered a subversive act, and the overt acts that may be prosecutable under sedition laws vary by jurisdiction.