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LIESA MAJESTAS

\lˈa͡ɪ ˈɛsə mˈad͡ʒɛstəz], \lˈa‍ɪ ˈɛsə mˈad‍ʒɛstəz], \l_ˈaɪ ˈɛ_s_ə m_ˈa_dʒ_ɛ_s_t_ə_z]\

Definitions of LIESA MAJESTAS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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Lat Leze-majes- ty, or injured majesty; high treason. It is a phrase taken from the civil law. and anciently meant any offense against the king's person or dignity.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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