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Definition sovereign in British English

sovereign adjective

adjective
/ˈsɒvrɪn/
1

a sovereign nation rules itself

Example

a sovereign state

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2

used for referring to the highest power in a country, or to the person or institution that has the highest power

Example

The people are considered a source of sovereign power.

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Definition sovereign in British English