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- pronunciation:
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rihn
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suhv
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suh
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sovereignties |
| definition 1: |
supreme power or authority, esp. over a state or other political body.
The U.S. federal government has sovereignty over the states.- synonyms:
- dominion, majesty, supremacy
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| definition 2: |
the power of self-government, with independence from outside control; autonomy.
- synonyms:
- autonomy, self-government, self-rule
- similar words:
- freedom, independence, liberty, majesty
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| definition 3: |
a state, territory, or other political body that governs itself.
- synonyms:
- autonomy
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| related words: |
ascendancy, authority, autonomy, country, crown, domain, jurisdiction, majesty, mastery |
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