 To maintain its sovereignty, however, the sale was referred to as a "transfer".In order to prevent the title from going into abeyance or being swallowed up in another sovereign title, Humbert instituted the "Delphinal Statute" whereby the Dauphiné was exempted from many taxes and imposts.This statute was subject to much parliamentary debate at regional level, as local leaders sought to defend their autonomy and privilege against the state.