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sovereignty

[/ˈsɒvrənti/]
nounfemininepl: sovereignties
soberania
1. Supreme power or authority, especially of a state; the quality of being sovereign
The country fought to defend its national sovereignty.
O país lutou para defender sua soberania nacional.
2. The right of a state to govern itself without interference from other states
Respect for sovereignty is a key principle of international law.
O respeito à soberania é um princípio-chave do direito internacional.
3. Royal power or authority; the status of a monarch
The king's sovereignty was recognized throughout the kingdom.
A soberania do rei foi reconhecida em todo o reino.
Synonyms
autonomyindependenceself-governmentsupremacyauthoritydominion
Antonyms
dependencesubjectionsubordinationservitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
soberania
Standard term used in political and legal contexts
São Paulo
soberania
Formal usage in business and government discourse
Portugal
soberania
Standard term, identical usage to Brazil in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

national sovereignty
popular sovereignty
territorial sovereignty
sovereign state
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