sovereignty (C1)

カタカナ: サヴリンティ

IPA: /ˈsɒvərɪnti/

Definition

The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself without interference from external forces. It is the fundamental right of a nation to control its own territory and laws.

意味: 国家が外部からの干渉を受けずに自らを統治する最高の権力や権威。国家が自国の領土や法律を管理する基本的な権利のこと。

Examples / 例文

• The country declared its sovereignty after gaining independence. — その国は独立を勝ち取った後、主権を宣言した。

• The king's sovereignty was absolute within his kingdom. — 王の統治権は王国の中で絶対的なものだった。

• International law recognizes the sovereignty of nations. — 国際法は各国の主権を認めている。

Sovereignty の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Sovereignty:

• 主権
• 統治権
• 独立

How to Use Sovereignty

sovereignty over (prepositional phrase)

The authority or power held by a state or ruler in relation to a territory or people. — "The king exercised full sovereignty over his subjects."

declare sovereignty (collocation)

To formally announce that a state is independent and has the power to govern itself. — "The new nation was proud to declare its sovereignty to the world."

violate sovereignty (collocation)

To infringe upon or disregard the supreme authority of a state. — "Military intervention can be seen as a violation of a nation's sovereignty."

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