majesty

Word of the Day : October 7, 2024 lèse-majesté noun layz-MAJ-uh-stee What It Means Lèse-majesté (less commonly spelled lese majesty) can refer to a true crime or offense, or to something likened to a crime or offense. Most often, it’s the latter, with lèse-majesté referring—seriously or playfully—to an act of disrespect that diminishes the dignity or importance of someone or … Continue reading Word of the Day – lèse-majesté