243. To conclude, The power that every individual gave the society, when he entered into it, can never revert to the individuals again, as long as the society lasts, but will always remain in the community; because without this there can be no community, no commonwealth, which is contrary to the original agreement:
243. Finitzeko, gizabanako bakoitzak gizartean sartzerakoan esku ematen duen boterea ez da berarengana ostera itzultzen gizarteak dirauen artean, aitzitik, beti jarraituko du erkidegoaren baitan;