Pronunciation: /ˈsɒvrənti/
noun supreme power or authority
A1 Countries have their own sovereignty.
A2 Sovereignty is the power of a country to govern itself.
B1 The government's sovereignty is recognized by other nations.
B2 International treaties often involve the sharing of sovereignty between countries.
C1 The concept of sovereignty has evolved over centuries in political theory.
C2 The country's sovereignty was challenged by neighboring nations in the conflict.
adjective related to a sovereign or supreme ruler
A1 Countries have their own sovereignty.
A2 The queen is a symbol of sovereignty in the UK.
B1 The government's sovereignty is recognized by international law.
B2 The country's sovereignty was challenged by neighboring nations.
C1 The issue of national sovereignty is a complex and debated topic.
C2 The concept of sovereignty has evolved over time in political theory.
formal The country's sovereignty must be respected by all other nations.
informal We need to protect our sovereignty as a nation.
slang Messing with a country's sovereignty is a big no-no.
figurative She guarded her personal sovereignty fiercely, never letting anyone dictate her choices.
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