Se-dĭ'tiŏŭs, a.

adjective

(se-dĭsh'us), a. [Lat. seditiosus, Fr. séditieux, Sp. sedicioso, It. sedizioso. See supra.] 1. Pertaining to, or partaking of the nature of, sedition; as, seditious behavior; seditious strife.

  1. Tending to excite sedition; as, seditious words.
  2. Disposed to arouse violent opposition to lawful authority; turbulent; factious, or guilty of sedition; as, seditious citizens.