Sentence examples for perfect commonwealth from inspiring English sources
"There are not two hostile nations upon earth whose views of the principles and polity of a perfect commonwealth, and of men and measures, are more discordant than those of these two great divisions," a pro-secessionist Northern manifesto said of the regional divide that prompted New England to contemplate secession prior to the War of 1812.
Representative democracy is superior to direct democracy, and "free" (popular) governments are more hospitable to trade than "absolute" governments (ibid).. Hume speculates that a perfect government would be a representative democracy of property-holders with division of powers and some features of federalism ("Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth").
Second, consent enables people to establish political allegiances by creating new political societies or joining existing ones without awaiting the gradual emergence of bonds of community and reciprocity; consent is an immediate passport to "perfect membership" in a commonwealth.
"Freddie Truman," it began, "produced a superb 6 for 27 bowling performance, writes our cricket correspondent, at Hobart, Tasmania, writes our Commonwealth correspondent, on a perfect sunny afternoon, writes our weather correspondent.
Welsh rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones says Commonwealth Games gold was the perfect way to end her career.
Scott, who won Commonwealth gold in the men's double trap pairs in Delhi 2010, shot a perfect 30 out of 30 in the final.
The Commonwealth Games champion comes to it in fine form after enjoying a near-perfect start to her season.
Commonwealth, wide and lined with gorgeous houses, is one of Boston's prettiest streets, and the location is perfect for exploring museums and galleries.
Alistair Brownlee added Commonwealth triathlon gold to his Olympic, world and European titles to complete the full set and make it a perfect opening day for England.
Won Commonwealth Games bronze.
