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sovereignty
nounfeminineformalvery common/subɨɾɐˈniɐ/so·be·ra·ni·a
Definition
1The supreme and independent authority of a state over its territory and population; the quality of being sovereign.
Usage examples
“National sovereignty is a fundamental principle of the Constitution.”
“The treaty respects the sovereignty of each signatory country.”
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national sovereigntypopular sovereigntyexercise sovereigntydefence of sovereignty