Legal Studies Glossary

noun a wise and skillful lawgiver

• The solon proposed a new bill to address the issue of climate change.
• The solon is working on a new law about recycling.
• That solon is always coming up with new rules.
• The solon's ideas were like a beacon of hope in the political landscape.

noun supreme power or authority

adjective related to a sovereign or supreme ruler

• The country's sovereignty must be respected by all other nations.
• We need to protect our sovereignty as a nation.
• Messing with a country's sovereignty is a big no-no.
• She guarded her personal sovereignty fiercely, never letting anyone dictate her choices.