Sovereignty & Control Vocabulary

supreme power or authority; self-governance

“Nations jealously guard their sovereignty.”

a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs

“The empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal kingdoms.”

sovereignty or control over a territory

“The king's dominion extended across three continents.”

the official power to make legal decisions

“This matter falls outside our jurisdiction.”

the right or condition of self-government

“The region fought for greater autonomy from the central government.”

ruling or dominant in a political or social context

“The hegemonic power set the rules for international trade.”

an area over which a person has complete control

“Each department head treated their team as a personal fiefdom.”

a kingdom; a field or domain of activity

“The discovery opened new realms of scientific inquiry.”

the scope of influence or concern

“That decision is outside my purview.”

the protection, backing, or support of a powerful person or organization

“The project proceeded under the aegis of the United Nations.”