Sovereignty
Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːvrəntiː/
Sovereignty (noun)
- the power of a country to control itself without outside interference
- the highest authority or power in a political system
- a state that governs itself independently
Examples
- The nation fought to maintain its sovereignty.
- Sovereignty is crucial for a country's independence.
Common collocations: maintain sovereignty, national sovereignty, exercise sovereignty, absolute sovereignty, achieve sovereignty