👑sovereignty

noun
/ˈsɒvrənti/

Meaning

Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example Sentences

The country declared its sovereignty after years of colonial rule.

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

Example Expressions

sovereignty of the people

Synonyms

authority, autonomy, independence, self-rule, dominion, supremacy
Entry 1
authority, autonomy, independence, self-rule, dominion
Entry 2
autonomy, independence, self-rule, supremacy

Antonyms

subordination, dependence, submission, subjugation, vassalage
Entry 1
subordination, dependence, submission
Entry 2
dependence, subjugation, subordination, vassalage

Collocations

national sovereignty, state sovereignty, loss of sovereignty, sovereignty rights

More Example Sentences

I think the sovereignty of every country should be respected.

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