sovereignty
/ˈsɑvɹənti/
supreme power or authority; self-governance
sovereignty in a sentence
“The nation defended its sovereignty against foreign interference.”
Origin of sovereignty
Old French soveraineté from soverain (supreme), from Vulgar Latin superanus, from Latin super (above)
Related Words
autonomy
the right or condition of self-government; independence
autocracy
a system of government by one person with absolute power
oligarchy
a government in which power is held by a small group
plutocracy
government by the wealthy; a ruling wealthy class
meritocracy
government or holding of power by people selected based on ability
despotism
the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly