Sovereignties
/ˈsʌvərəntiːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of sovereignty, referring to supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself or another state.
The conference included several sovereignties negotiating territorial disputes.
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Commentary
This plural form is primarily used in international law contexts to discuss multiple states or governing entities with supreme authority.
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