sovereignty
BrE /ˈsɒv.rən.ti/ AmE /ˈsoʊ.vər.ən.ti/
noun en → es
the power of a country to govern itself and make its own decisions without being controlled by other countries
soberanía, independencia política
- national sovereignty
Collocations assert national sovereignty · challenge national sovereignty
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The country is determined to assert its sovereignty.
El país está decidido a afirmar su soberanía.
the authority of a ruler or government to make and enforce laws within their territory
autoridad, poder de gobierno
- royal sovereignty
Collocations exercise royal sovereignty · claim royal sovereignty
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The king exercised his sovereignty over the land.
El rey ejerció su soberanía sobre la tierra.