Sovereign Rights
/ˈsɒvrɪn raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) The inherent authority of a state to govern itself or another territory without external interference, including exclusive control over its territory, population, and resources.
Sovereign rights allow a country to regulate fishing activities within its exclusive economic zone.
- (n.) Legal entitlements of a sovereign state recognized under international law, such as jurisdictional powers and control over natural resources.
Under international law, sovereign rights determine a nation's control over its natural resources.
Forms
- sovereign rights
- sovereign right
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Commentary
Sovereign rights emphasize state authority under international law, distinct from but related to sovereignty, often used in contexts like maritime and resource rights.
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