government free from external control
Used in a Sentence
sovereignty
How to use sovereignty in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for sovereignty.
Editorial note
I'd like to see a movement which clearly places the internet above the sovereignty of any nation
Examples7
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
government free from external control
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of sovereignty gathered in one view.
royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
the authority of a state to govern another state
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for sovereignty.
noun
government free from external control
noun
royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
See also: reign
noun
the authority of a state to govern another state
Example sentences
I'd like to see a movement which clearly places the internet above the sovereignty of any nation
Transnistria is not listed, even though it has de facto sovereignty.
This is a ridiculous situation and as an Irish person I would say, a gross violation of our sovereignty.
But they cannot displace the sovereignty of people working through elected representatives to define law appropriate to the time and place we're actually living in.
Do you recall an incident that a nation threatens to violate sovereignty of another nation over questioning of sexual misconduct?!
Internet sovereignty should be a priority of any government interested in preserving at least some degree of national autonomy, and indeed neglecting to so after what has been made public would be either a sign of great weakness or of being a US-puppet government... or both.
It makes you wonder if those of us in wealthy democracies are actually experiencing a peculiarly 21st century form of passive aggressive oppression where we may be "free" but monitored and essentially feel helpless and the fact that these unknown hackers are able to duck and evade the same forces that can hunt and kill terrorists with disregard of sovereignty makes them look like folk heroes.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use sovereignty in a sentence?
I'd like to see a movement which clearly places the internet above the sovereignty of any nation
What does sovereignty mean?
government free from external control
What part of speech is sovereignty?
sovereignty is commonly used as noun.