Meaning ofsovereigntyin English

Noun

1. a nation's independence; self-rule and governance
   The country fought for its sovereignty and finally gained independence.
2. a monarch's supreme authority; dominion over territory
   The king's sovereignty over the land was absolute and unquestioned.
3. a self-governing territory; independent nation or state
   The island nation has maintained its sovereignty since gaining independence.
4. state of being in supreme control; self-governing
   The company's sovereignty over its decision-making process is respected by its investors.