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What is another word for Sovereignty? – 167 Sovereignty Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    autonomy independence self-governance freedom supremacy dominion authority power control jurisdiction reign rule dominion suzerainty hegemony primacy preeminence ascendancy autonomy self-rule liberty freedom independence self-determination governance administration management regulation direction supervision mastery ascendancy predominance authority influence sway dominance potency capability capacity might force strength potency capability capacity.

    Meaning of Sovereignty

    The primary meaning of the word "Sovereignty" refers to the state of having supreme power or authority, especially over a particular territory or domain.

    Definitions

    • The state of having supreme power or authority, especially over a particular territory or domain
    • The authority of a state or government to govern itself and make its own laws
    • A territory or domain governed by a particular state or ruler

    Etymology of Sovereignty

    The word "Sovereignty" originates from the Old French word "soverain", meaning "highest" or "greatest", and the Latin word "super", meaning "above" or "over"
    The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the supreme power or authority of a monarch or state
    Over time, the concept of sovereignty has evolved to encompass not only monarchies but also democratic governments and international organizations

    Example Uses

    • The country declared its sovereignty from colonial rule and became an independent nation
    • The monarch's sovereignty was challenged by the rising power of the parliament
    • The concept of sovereignty is central to international law and relations

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    subservience subjugation domination oppression dependence weakness powerlessness vulnerability subordination inferiority servitude bondage enslavement captivity confinement restriction limitation constraint repression suppression domination colonization occupation invasion conquest defeat surrender submission compliance acquiescence obedience.

    Related Nouns

    state nation country territory domain realm kingdom empire monarchy government authority power jurisdiction administration management regulation direction supervision mastery ascendancy predominance influence sway dominance potency capability capacity might force strength.

    Related Verbs

    govern rule dominate control command direct supervise manage regulate administer lead guide influence sway dominate overpower conquer subdue suppress oppress restrict limit constrain repress suppress liberate emancipate free independence.

    Related Adjectives

    supreme absolute ultimate final highest greatest paramount predominant dominant controlling commanding directing managing regulatory administrative governmental authoritative powerful potent capable strong mighty forceful influential swayful dominant sovereign independent autonomous self-governing free.