Lèse-majesté

Lèse-majesté is a French phrase, meaning 'an offense against the dignity of a ruler or against a state.' It is a type of law that exists in many countries, which means it is illegal to insult, criticize, or make fun of the king, queen, president, prime minister, or any other public figure in a powerful position. It also means it is illegal to criticize or defame the government. People who break these laws can be punished with hefty fines, loss of citizenship, or even imprisonment. So the main idea is that all of us should respect our leaders and the government, and be careful of the words we use when speaking of them.