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Sovereignty: meaning, definitions and examples

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sovereignty

 

[ ˈsɒvrənti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political power

Sovereignty is the full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources. It is the supreme authority within a territory.

Synonyms

authority, autonomy, independence

Examples of usage

  • Sovereignty allows a country to make its own laws and decisions.
  • The concept of sovereignty is often debated in international relations.
  • The sovereignty of a nation is a key aspect of its identity.
Context #2 | Noun

supreme control

Sovereignty also refers to supreme power or authority. It is the ultimate control or influence over a specific domain or area.

Synonyms

control, dominance, supremacy

Examples of usage

  • The king's sovereignty was unquestioned in the medieval kingdom.
  • The sovereignty of the ruler extended over all aspects of life in the empire.

Translations

Translations of the word "sovereignty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soberania

🇮🇳 संप्रभुता

🇩🇪 Souveränität

🇮🇩 kedaulatan

🇺🇦 суверенітет

🇵🇱 suwerenność

🇯🇵 主権 (しゅけん)

🇫🇷 souveraineté

🇪🇸 soberanía

🇹🇷 egemenlik

🇰🇷 주권 (주권)

🇸🇦 سيادة (سيادة)

🇨🇿 suverenita

🇸🇰 suverenita

🇨🇳 主权 (主权)

🇸🇮 suverenost

🇮🇸 fullveldi

🇰🇿 егемендік

🇬🇪 სუვერენიტეტი (სუვერენიტეტი)

🇦🇿 suverenlik

🇲🇽 soberanía

Etymology

The word 'sovereignty' originated from the Old French word 'soverainete' in the 14th century, which in turn came from the Latin word 'superanus' meaning 'chief, highest'. The concept of sovereignty has been a fundamental principle in politics and governance, shaping the structure of states and their relationships with one another.

See also: sovereign, sovereigns, sovereigntist.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,045 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.