sovereignty

CEFR: C1

The supreme, unrestricted power, authority, and independence of a self-governing state over its territory and political affairs. SPELLING TRAP: Note the silent 'g' and the '-eign-' letter cluster: s-o-v-e-r-e-i-g-n-t-y.

Synonyms

autonomy
independence

Common Collocations

national sovereignty
territorial sovereignty
infringe upon sovereignty

Example Sentence

International treaties must strike a delicate balance between global cooperation and preserving national sovereignty.