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Sovereignty

Definition:

Sovereignty refers to the supreme power or authority of a state or a governing body over itself and its people.

It can also signify complete independence and self-governance.

Examples:

Personification:

1. The sovereignty of a nation lies in the hands of its citizens.
2. As the leaders of the country, they exercised their sovereignty by implementing new policies.

Independence:

1. After years of colonization, the country finally achieved sovereignty and became a sovereign state.
2. Many nations fought for their sovereignty and liberation from oppressive regimes.

Supreme Authority:

1. The constitution grants sovereignty to the people, who elect their representatives.
2. The king's sovereignty over the land ensured his control over the affairs of the kingdom.

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