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also sovranty
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as in autonomy
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 dominion
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
Also joining in the public denouncements of Iran were Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with both countries saying the latest strikes violate Bahrain's sovereignty and international law.
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
At Iran’s demand, a pledge to ensure Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was added to the memorandum.
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E. Eduardo Castillo,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Tehran stresses its sovereignty.
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Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
For Gomez, the central part of sovereignty starts with physical infrastructure.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
At Iran’s demand, a pledge to ensure Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was added to the memorandum.
—
E. Eduardo Castillo,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Tehran stresses its sovereignty.
—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
For Gomez, the central part of sovereignty starts with physical infrastructure.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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The First Amendment prohibits such an assault on Gateway's religious autonomy and freedom.
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Any other solution, even one motivated by a desire to protect your guests from harm, cannot avoid also looking like an intrusion into personal autonomy and a negative judgment on character.
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Some two dozen nations have sent some 3,000 emergency personnel to Venezuela.
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Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
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The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
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Freeman had accomplished more than protecting her daughter from Hannah Ashley’s blow and, with perseverance, succeeded in getting herself and Lizzie out from under the Ashleys’ dominion.
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Unlike the 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain, both Florida colonies remained loyal to the British Crown throughout the American Revolution, according to historian and author Mike Bunn.
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The marker commemorates those who fought for independence in the Revolutionary War.
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The order, however, does not require states to do so, which means that Colorado law which requires school districts to accommodate students according to their gender identity, still stands.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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Long story short, the new Free tent jumps right into the same minimal weight lane as other those other new ultralight freestanding tents, ready to battle it out for backcountry supremacy.
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In addition to the WBO and WBA titles, supremacy at 154 pounds, which could lead to a unification fight with Sebastian Fundora or Josh Kelly and a possible spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.
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Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
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And so really the differences that freedom represents to every American but all represented under that one flag.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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