Legal Definitions - treasonable misdemeanor

Definition: A crime under English law that involves an act that is likely to endanger or alarm the monarch, or disturb the public peace in the presence of the monarch. This is different from treason felony, which involves more serious acts of betrayal against the monarch or government.

Examples: Some examples of treasonable misdemeanors include:

• Speaking out against the monarch in a way that could incite violence or rebellion
• Refusing to swear allegiance to the monarch
• Disrupting a public event attended by the monarch

These examples illustrate how a treasonable misdemeanor involves actions that could be seen as a threat to the monarch or the stability of the government. While these actions may not be as serious as those classified as treason felony, they are still considered criminal offenses under English law.