Sovereignty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural sov·er·eign·ties.
  1. the quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority.
  2. the status, dominion, power, or authority of a sovereign; royal rank or position; royalty.
  3. supreme and independent power or authority in government as possessed or claimed by a state or community.
  4. rightful status, independence, or prerogative.
  5. a sovereign or independent state, community, or political unit.
noun plural -ties
  1. supreme and unrestricted power, as of a state
  2. the position, dominion, or authority of a sovereign
  3. an independent state
Sovereignty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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