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sovereignty

UK
/ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti/
US
/ˈsɑːv.rən.ti/

Translations

sovereigntynoun
sovereignties
pl
The country fought hard to maintain its sovereignty.
Страна упорно боролась за сохранение своего суверенитета.
Synonyms
independence
rule
power
control
dominion
supremacy
self-governance
autonomy
sovereigntyadjective
more sovereignty
Comp.
most sovereignty
Super.
UK
/ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti/
US
/ˈsɑːv.rən.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "sovereignty disputes").

Definitions

sovereigntynoun
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
The country declared its sovereignty after years of colonial rule.
A self-governing state.
After the war, several new sovereignties emerged in Eastern Europe.
Supreme power or authority.
The king exercised his sovereignty over the entire kingdom.
sovereigntyadjective
Relating to or concerning sovereignty, especially disputes, issues, or rights about supreme authority.
The committee discussed several sovereignty questions during the negotiations.
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