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also sovranty
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as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life
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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically
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as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication
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Recent Examples of sovereignty
India has, for instance, pushed back against the United States on issues such as climate policy, trade preferences, data sovereignty, e-commerce rules, and global governance.
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Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
In a report last year, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned of the danger Europe’s economic stagnation poses for its sovereignty.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
The impact doesn't stop there either: when a president tramples on one state's sovereignty, the effect extends far beyond that one state.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
In a report last year, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned of the danger Europe’s economic stagnation poses for its sovereignty.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
The impact doesn't stop there either: when a president tramples on one state's sovereignty, the effect extends far beyond that one state.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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South Sudan endured a bloody years-long civil war shortly after gaining independence in 2011, and the United Nations warns violence has escalated in recent months.—
June 23,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
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Ada’s arc has been one of growing independence in baby steps: getting married, having the means to stand up to her sister.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Despite the order, he was arrested and deported in March after Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which allows officials to expedite deportations of citizens of an enemy nation during periods of invasion or wartime.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Fighting a nation of hope is a game that ends in ashes for its enemies.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Dominating Grocery Walmart’s dominance is most pronounced in grocery.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This launched an era of dominance with a string of classic main events.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The wisdom of one MVP — and the freedom granted by Sparks coach Michael Cooper — helped ignite the greatest rookie season in WNBA history.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Giuffre’s advocacy for survivors was an inspiration for Willis, who wore a dress with a butterfly pattern that day, a symbol that came to represent freedom for Giuffre.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The bill would deter states from regulating artificial intelligence by linking certain federal AI infrastructure money to maintaining a freeze.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Detectives later found that truck, which had been reported stolen, and found handguns inside the vehicle, including one that had been illegally modified to fire fully automatically, the court documents state.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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The brand does not aim for mass-luxury global domination.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2025
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Here’s a look at the ten brands that rolled their way to the top in 2024, each with a different formula for domination.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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As a first-time offender of operating a vehicle under the influence, Read will serve just one year of probation, Judge Beverly Cannone ruled – a sentence endorsed by the commonwealth’s prosecutors.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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One of the most notable differences between the two trials was who did not appear at the second: Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts state trooper who was the lead investigator in the case and the commonwealth's star witness the first time around.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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