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Meaning of petit treason | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The crime of a subordinate killing a superior (other than the sovereign, which would constitute high treason): a servant killing his master, a wife killing her husband, etc.; and, earlier, certain lesser crimes of subordinates against superiors.

archaic, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

petit-maître Petitcodiac Petite petite amie petite bourgeoisie Petite Dominique

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