The British countered the American argument that Parliament had no authority to tax them because Americans were not represented by replying that:

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The British argued that the colonies were "virtually represented" in Parliament, meaning that the interests of the colonies were taken into account by the members of Parliament, even though the colonies did not directly elect any members. This concept was a key part of the British response to American protests against taxation without representation.

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