English · Adjectives
sovereign
/ˈsɒv.rɪn/
[/ˈsɒv.rɪn/]
supreme in authority
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Definition
Possessing supreme or independent power and authority.
Example
The treaty recognised the new nation as a fully sovereign state with control over its borders.
The treaty recognised the new nation as a fully sovereign state with control over its borders.
Etymology
From Old French 'soverain', from Latin 'super' (above).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in political, legal, and historical contexts.