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 the People at large, or their lawful Representatives in their respective assemblies or parliaments! (20) This is a necessary conclusion of reason and common-sense, drawn from the effect and force of Natural Equity, even in cases of much less consequence (viz. respecting goods and common pecuniary property); so that the distinction, which some great and able politicians have lately made, between Taxation and Legislation, (in the late disputes about taxing the Colonies,) was certainly erroneous, though well intended; since it plainly appears, that the right of Legislation is not less inseparable,