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Sovereignty

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Definition: supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.

Example sentence: The king ruled with absolute sovereignty, making all decisions for the kingdom.

Sense 2:

Definition: freedom from external control; autonomy.

Example sentence: The country fought for its sovereignty and gained independence from colonial rule.

Sense 3:

Definition: a self-governing state.

Example sentence: The small island nation declared itself a sovereign state after gaining international recognition.

Sense 4:

Definition: a dominant influence or control.

Example sentence: The corporation had sovereignty over the entire industry, dictating market trends and prices.