sovereignty
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“We pursue stability, but not at the expense of our sovereignty and democratic way of life. This is Taiwan’s bottom line,” Lai said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"Excessive indebtedness threatens sovereignty and limits the capacity to act," said Merz, whose comments were likely also directed to a domestic political audience.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
He has flipped major rulings on federal regulation, religious liberty, and tribal sovereignty.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Afghan officials deny the charge and counter that Pakistan harbours hostile groups and does not respect its sovereignty.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
On the all-important question of sovereignty, the same artfully contrived ambiguity also obtained: Sovereignty did not reside with the federal government or the individual states; it resided with “the people.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing sovereignty
The American Civil War
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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Human Geography - Middle School
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