sovereignty — the authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑvrənti/
Korean meaning: 주권, 통치권; 최고 권력이나 권위
Korean pronunciation: **사**브런티
Example Sentences
- The island nation declared its sovereignty by refusing to accept foreign interference in domestic affairs.
- My cat believes she has sovereignty over the entire house, especially the expensive sofa.
- The treaty recognized the sovereignty of both nations over their respective territories.
sovereignty
NOUN//ˈsɑvrənti//
the authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority
The president declares national sovereignty by raising the flag independently
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"Sovereignty is no mere certainty — it's earned through unity and fought with dignity."
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Origin
From Old French 'souveraineté', derived from Latin 'superanus' meaning 'supreme' or 'highest', which comes from 'super' meaning 'over' or 'above'.
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“The island nation declared its sovereignty by refusing to accept foreign interference in domestic affairs.”
“My cat believes she has sovereignty over the entire house, especially the expensive sofa.”
“The treaty recognized the sovereignty of both nations over their respective territories.”
“Digital sovereignty has become increasingly important as countries seek to control their online data.”
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