n. government free from external control
n. the authority of a state to govern another state
n. 主权, 独立国
[法] 主权, 主权国家, 统治权
1. A country must protect its sovereignty to maintain independence.
一个国家必须保护其主权以维持独立。
2. The sovereignty of the nation was challenged by foreign interference.
该国的主权受到外国干涉的挑战。
3. Many people believe that sovereignty is essential for national security.
许多人认为主权对于国家安全至关重要。