Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A state or governing body's independent authority and right to govern itself without interference from external forces.
Sovereignty
/ˈsɒvrənti/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The nation declared its sovereignty after the revolution.
Sovereignty grants a country the right to self-govern.
Indigenous sovereignty is recognized in the treaty agreements.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French ‘soveraineté’, from soverain meaning supreme or above. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, referring to supreme power or authority.
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