sovereign citizen
"Sovereign citizens" are part of a movement where individuals reject governmental authority and claim independence from legal constraints.
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Definition
C1Political Movement
(informal, anti-government)An individual who believes they are not subject to government laws and regulations, asserting independence from federal, state, and local authority.
Example
- The sovereign citizen refused to pay taxes, claiming he was not subject to government laws.
- Sovereign citizens often use complex legal arguments to justify their beliefs.
C2Legal
(technical, anti-government)A person who rejects the legitimacy of government institutions and laws, often engaging in pseudo-legal tactics to assert their autonomy.
Example
- In court, the sovereign citizen presented documents claiming exemption from all legal constraints.
- Sovereign citizens may file numerous frivolous lawsuits as part of their legal strategy.