Lapham's Quaterly

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Founded in 1966, the Principality of Sealand is one of the longest-lasting micronations to date. Not bad for a decommissioned military platform in the North Sea.

From the Sea, Freedom: http://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/roundtable/from-the-sea-freedom.php