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traitor

traitor, n. 1. A person who commits treason against his or her country. [Cases: Treason 10. C.J.S. Treason §§ 10–11.] 2. One who betrays a person, a cause, or an obligation. — traitorous, adj.

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arma

arma (ahr-m[schwa]), n. pl.[Latin] Roman law. 1. Arms; weapons. 2. Military service. arma moluta (ahr-m[schwa] m[schwa]-loo-t[schwa]). [Law Latin] Sharp weapons that cut, as con-trasted with blunt instruments that bruise or break. arma reversata (ahr-m[schwa] ree-v[schwa]r-say-t[schwa]). [Law Latin] Reversed arms. • This was a punishment for a felon or traitor.

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