Treason is generally defined as “betrayal of country: a violation of the allegiance owed by somebody to his or her own country, e.g. by aiding an enemy.” High treason is defined as “treason perpetrated by somebody against his or her own country.” Another apt definition of treason is “any attempt to overthrow the government or impair the well being of a state to which one owes allegiance; the crime of giving aid or comfort to the enemies of one's government.”