Sovereignty



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.主权, 统治权
• ［英］ n.主权, 统治权 ( supreme power )

Webster Collegiate

also sovranty noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English soverainte, from Anglo-French sovereinté, from soverein
• Date: 14th century
• 1. obsolete supreme excellence or an example of it
• 2.
  • a. supreme power especially over a body politic
  • b. freedom from external control ; autonomy
  • c. controlling influence
• 3. one that is sovereign; especially an autonomous state

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