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sovereignty
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. sovereignty
  2. 2. supremacy
  3. 3. Sovereignty
This noun refers to supreme authority or sovereignty, especially the power of a state to govern itself without outside interference. It is a key term in political science and law. You will often encounter it in discussions about national independence or constitutional rights.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I know it's a basic question, but can sovereignty actually be transferred?

Sentence 2

"Sovereignty lies with the people" — that's what the textbook said, right?

Sentence 3

"Sovereignty is supposed to be with the people, but it doesn't feel that way," my friend said.

Sentence 4

That country keeps insisting that "territory and sovereignty are inseparable."

Sentence 5

Out of nowhere, my dad started lecturing me at the front door about how sovereignty belongs to the people.