Airspace Sovereignty
/ˈɛərspeɪs ˈsɒvrɪnti/
Definitions
- (n.) The exclusive right and jurisdiction of a state to regulate and control the airspace above its territory and territorial waters.
Countries exercise airspace sovereignty to enforce aviation laws within their borders.
Forms
- airspace sovereignty
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Commentary
Airspace sovereignty establishes a state's authority over its vertical air domain, crucial for drafting treaties and regulating cross-border flights.
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