sedition

sedition
A commotion, or the raising of a commotion, in the state, not amounting to an insurrection. Exciting discontent against the government, or resistance to lawful authority. To attempt by word, deed or writing to promote public disorder or induce riot, rebellion, or civil war. State v Shepherd, 177 Mo 205, 76 SW 79. The wilful and knowing utterance, writing, or publication of disloyal, scurrilous, or abusive matter against the United States or a state, or the flag, military forces, or uniform of the Armed Forces, which matter is designed and calculated to bring them into contempt, matter which aggregates, incites, fosters or encourages antagonism, opposition, and hostility to organized government, or matter which obstructs or interferes with recruiting or enlistment services strengthening the Armed Forces. 47 Am J1st Sedit etc § 2. During the presidency of John Adams, Congress passed a sedition act making it an offense to libel the government, the Congress, or the President, and there were four prosecutions under it, but it was unpopular and was soon repealed. State v Shepherd, 177 Mo 205, 221, 76 SW 79.

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