self-sovereignty

self-sov·er·eign·ty

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Definitions of self-sovereignty word

noun plural self-sovereignty the quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority. 1
noun plural self-sovereignty the status, dominion, power, or authority of a sovereign;royal rank or position; royalty. 1
noun plural self-sovereignty supreme and independent power or authority in government as possessed or claimed by a state or community. 1
noun plural self-sovereignty rightful status, independence, or prerogative. 1
noun plural self-sovereignty a sovereign or independent state, community, or political unit. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English soverainte < Anglo-French sovereynete (Old French soverainete), equivalent to soverain sovereign + -ete -ty2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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