Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: Leschetizky
Next word: Lesghian
Definition of: lese-majeste
(lez′má·zhes·tā′) noun
In some European countries, an offense against the sovereign power; treason. In England, the term lese–maj·es·ty (lēz′maj′is·tē) has been replaced by treason. [<F <L laesa majestas <laesa, fem. of laesus, pp. of laedere injure + majestas MAJESTY]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: