sovereign
Example Sentences
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He is also convinced that the tip-off which led police to the hideout would not have come from his peers in the sovereign citizen movement.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
These include sovereign securities with tenors of more than one year and up to three years and those with tenors of more than 10 years and up to 25.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The latter charge, comprising a breach of allegiance owed to a sovereign or state, was crucial because it was not subject to reprieve or commutation by the governor without consent of the Legislature.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Local media described Freeman as a conspiracy theorist and member of the so-called "sovereign citizen" movement, which falsely believes it is not subject to the law.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“And I can promise you that your Court will be recognized as sovereign, if you help us. No threat of conquest from the new High King. Instead, we offer you an alliance.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.