sovereign
Example Sentences
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Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so.
From Barron's
This policy evokes painful memories for my people, a tribal sovereign nation in Oregon.
They also argued that recognising the independence of parts of sovereign states would set a dangerous precedent under international law and the United Nations Charter.
From BBC
Daniel Bwala said Nigeria would welcome US help in tackling the Islamist insurgents but noted that it was a "sovereign" country.
From BBC
Analysts said India’s infrastructure push increases the chance of a conflict, as the two countries accuse each other of infringing on sovereign territory.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
