sovereignty

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sovereign (RULER) Show phonetics
noun [C]
a king or queen, or the person with the highest power in a country

sovereign Show phonetics
adjective [before noun]
Sovereign (= The highest) power is said to lie with the people in some countries, and with a ruler in others.
We must respect the rights of sovereign (= completely independent) states/nations to conduct their own affairs.

sovereignty Show phonetics
noun [U] 主權 n. 主権; 主権者の地位; 独立国家.
the power of a country to control its own government:
Talks are being held about who should have sovereignty over the island.