sovereignty
/ˈsɒvrənti/
supreme power
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.
"The country's sovereignty was recognized internationally after its independence."
- 2.
Supreme power or authority.
"The monarch maintained absolute sovereignty over the kingdom."
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Every independent nation asserts its sovereignty over its territory.
Every independent nation asserts its sovereignty over its territory.
The people voted to regain their economic sovereignty.
The people voted to regain their economic sovereignty.
Respect for national sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international law.
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How do you pronounce sovereignty?
sovereignty is pronounced [/ˈsɒvrənti/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does sovereignty mean?
sovereignty means "supreme power". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is sovereignty?
sovereignty is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "Every independent nation asserts its sovereignty over its territory." — used to mean "supreme power".
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