In delegating great power to the East India Company, this kingdom has not released its sovereignty; on the contrary, the responsibility of the Company is increased by the greatness and sacredness of the powers that have been intrusted to it.
Burke argues that the British government retains sovereignty over the East India Company despite delegating power to it.
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