sovereignties

Meanings

• meaning 1: The supreme legal authority of a state or nation, especially when that authority is exercised free from external influence or interference.

  - "Example 1: The sovereignty of the United States is derived from its people and is protected by its constitution."
  - "Example 2: The sovereignty of the Vatican City is derived from its status as the Holy See and is protected by various international agreements."

• meaning 2: The state of being self-governing and independent, especially from foreign control or influence.

  - "Example 1: The sovereignty of the Algonquin people was established through their longstanding traditions of self-governance and independence from external influence or control."
  - "Example 2: The sovereignty of the European Union is established through the cooperation and coordination of its member states in various areas of governance, while ensuring that the EU and its member states remain independent and self-governing entities."

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Synonyms

autarchy , independence , nationality , nationhood

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sovereignties
sovereignties , verigoldies , firmly holds the key , boldly rules the sea , wisely governs all with glee

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Variants

List of all variants of sovereignties that leads to same result
sovereignties , sovereignty , sovranties , sovranty , popular sovereignties , popular sovereignty , squatter sovereignties , squatter sovereignty

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'sovereignty' comes from the Old French word 'soveraineté', which means 'supreme power or authority'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, and has taken on various meanings and connotations over the centuries.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. Nor was the "sovereignty" of the Native Hawaiian race recognized at the time Hawaii became a state.

   - Ramesh Ponnuru,{it}National Review{/it},18 July 2005

2. Cesaire's wrenching chant of self-affirmation announced a new era of intellectual and cultural "sovereignty" for black writers in French.

   - Lila Azam Zanganeh,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},12 June 2005

3. The position plunged him into a supremely complicated religious and political game. Throughout Europe the old order of divinely sanctioned kingdoms was battling models of popular "sovereignty" and citizenship inspired by the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the adolescent U.S.

   - David Van Biema,{it}Time{/it},4 Sept. 2000

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