sovereignty
Meaning
Sovereignty refers to the supreme authority and power of a state or governing body to govern itself, make decisions independently, and exercise control over its territory and population, often recognized in international law as the ultimate source of poli
💡 While "sovereignty" is often used in political contexts, it can sometimes be misused to imply absolute power without consideration of international obligations or human rights, which can lead to misunderstandings of the term's implications in global governance.
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