leze majesty Meaning, Definition & Usage

Leze` maj"es*ty

Etymology

F. lese-majesté, fr. L. laesus, fem. laesa, injured (see Lesion) + majestas majesty; that is, crimen laesae majestatis.

Definitions

1. (Law) Any crime committed against the sovereign power. now usually lese or lèse . also (2) any affront to dignity