sovereignty
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The judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb told the men that their actions "threaten the sovereignty of the state" during sentencing remarks at the Old Bailey on Thursday.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
"In a time of growing technological and global fragmentation, this spotlight underscores Europe's ambition to affirm its sovereignty and take the lead in innovation," they said.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
During this conflict Iran has sought to assert its sovereignty over the strait, including by establishing the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" which it said would manage "safe passage permits".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Smaller units do not voluntarily abandon their sovereignty and merge into larger units.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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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