absolute sovereignty

noun phrase

Meaning

Supreme and unrestricted authority over a state or territory, free from any external control or internal limitation.

Examples

The treaty aimed to challenge the absolute sovereignty of the ruling dynasty.
Political theorists often debate whether absolute sovereignty can exist in a modern democracy.

Synonyms: total control, supreme authority, unlimited power, autocracy

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absolute sovereignty

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈæb.sə.luːt ˈsɒv.rən.ti/

Definition

Supreme and unrestricted authority over a state or territory, free from any external control or internal limitation.

Examples

The treaty aimed to challenge the absolute sovereignty of the ruling dynasty.
Political theorists often debate whether absolute sovereignty can exist in a modern democracy.

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