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Soveerignty

Sovereignty is the supreme authority or power a nation-state has over its own territory and the ability to govern itself without interference from external sources.

• 1. The country fought for centuries to gain its sovereignty and independence from colonial rule.
• 2. The government claims full sovereignty over the disputed territory and refuses to negotiate.
• 3. The indigenous tribes acknowledged the sovereignty of the chief and followed his laws.
• 4. In international law, respect for national sovereignty is a fundamental principle.

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