sovereignty
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reign
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Definition & Meaning of "sovereignty"in English

Sovereignty
01

the supreme authority of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The nation asserted its sovereignty by establishing its own laws and governance structure independent of foreign influence. 
02

the power or right of a state to control the affairs of another state 

Examples
Colonial powers often claimed sovereignty over foreign territories. 
03

the supreme power or authority held by a monarch over a territory or people 

Examples
The king exercised his sovereignty over the entire kingdom. 
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