squatter sovereignty
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We know how the Senator stands upon popular or squatter sovereignty.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention | Lucius Eugene ChittendenThen opened the roar of loose declamation in favour of squatter sovereignty and sacred right of self-government.
Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865 | Abraham LincolnAnd this great power, transferred from Congress to these few settlers, was hailed by the new-fangled name of squatter sovereignty.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20) | Charles SumnerOne of the political doctrines of Mr. Douglas was called "squatter sovereignty."
Boys' and Girls' Biography of Abraham Lincoln | James H. ShawThen opened the roar of loose declamation in favor of "squatter sovereignty," and "sacred right of self-government."
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Three | Abraham Lincoln
British Dictionary definitions for squatter sovereignty
a derogatory term for popular sovereignty
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