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    Souveraineté (en. Sovereignty)

    /su.vʁɛ̃.e.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The supreme power of an independent state.
    National sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international law.
    La souveraineté nationale est un principe fondamental du droit international.
    The authority of a government over its people.
    The sovereignty of the people is at the heart of democracy.
    La souveraineté du peuple est au cœur de la démocratie.
    The ability of a state to decide its policy without external interference.
    Decisions must respect the sovereignty of each country.
    Les décisions doivent respecter la souveraineté de chaque pays.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'superanus', meaning 'above', with the suffix '-ty' forming a noun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Food sovereignty
    The ability of a country to produce its own food.
    souveraineté alimentaire
    Digital sovereignty
    The control of a state over its data and digital space.
    souveraineté numérique
    Territorial sovereignty
    The right of a state to own and control its territory.
    souveraineté territoriale

    Related Words

    Sovereign
    King or head of state having supreme authority.
    souverain
    Independence
    The state of a country that is not subject to another.
    indépendance
    Autonomy
    Freedom of a group or region to govern itself.
    autonomie

    Slang Meanings

    To have a grip on something.
    He seems to think he has sovereignty over the whole situation.
    Il a l'air de penser qu'il a la souveraineté sur toute la situation.
    To be at the head of a group.
    In this team, he considers himself the sovereign of decisions.
    Dans cette équipe, il se considère comme le souverain des décisions.