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

The Ministry of Finance is scheduled to hold two auctions during the week, selling about 600 billion yen of 30-year JGBs on Tuesday and around 2.5 trillion yen of five-year sovereign notes on Thursday.

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

It does not apply to persons who are not subject to US jurisdiction -- foreign diplomats, for example, and sovereign Native American tribes.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“I pledge myself to our rightful sovereign, the King, sir,” Mr. Robert said.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson