popular sovereignty
Use Popular sovereignty in a sentencepopular sovereignty
noun
1.
the doctrine that sovereign power is vested in the people and that those chosen to govern, as trustees of such power, must exercise it in conformity with the general will.
2.
American History. (before the Civil War) a doctrine, held chiefly by the opponents of the abolitionists, that the people living in a territory should be free of federal interference in determining domestic policy, especially with respect to slavery.
Origin:
1840–50, Americanism
1840–50, Americanism
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| popular sovereignty | |
| —n | |
| (in the pre-Civil War US) the doctrine that the inhabitants of a territory should be free from federal interference in determining their own domestic policy, esp in deciding whether or not to allow slavery | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | popular sovereignty |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the concept that political and legislative power resides with the citizens |
Example sentences
Here is set forth a recognition of popular sovereignty, the equality of men and their mutual rights and duties.
Their demands have for the most part revolved around questions of popular sovereignty.
It is also and equally a commitment to popular sovereignty under law.
So let us stick to this popular sovereignty,—this insidious popular sovereignty.
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