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The English Crown is another example. The King is a person who embodies The Crown, but The Crown itself is a discrete abstract legal entity, which is really a f
by OtherShrezzing 11mo ago
The English Crown is another example. The King is a person who embodies The Crown, but The Crown itself is a discrete abstract legal entity, which is really a form of deity, but is afforded rights of a person (excluding death rights), and the legal status of a corporation. It’s also entirely above the law while being constrained by Parliament.
- themafia 11mo agoIt is above civil law but it's not clear that's absolutely above criminal law. Most of this status is not actually codified in any document.