Sovereignty synonyms

supreme power

The power of a sovereign or state

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supremacy

Supremacy is domination or superiority or in control of all others.

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self-determination

Self determination is defined as the personal decision to do something or think a certain way.

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power

Power is defined as the ability to act or have influence over others.

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independency

(Ecclesiastical history) The principle that each individual religious congregation is from any external ecclesiastical control, as by a bishop.

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autonomy

(Mechanics) The capacity of a system to make a decision about its actions without the involvement of another system or operator.

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authority

Power assigned to another; authorization:

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sway

A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.

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empery

The sovereignty of an emperor; empire

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jurisdiction

The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

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masterdom

(Now rare) Dominion; rule, supremacy. [from 15th c.]

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scepter

A rod or staff, highly ornamented, held by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty

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command

A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

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mastery

The status of master or ruler; control:

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throne

The power, dignity, or rank of one who occupies a throne.

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liberty

The condition of being free to act, believe or express oneself as one chooses.

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self-government

Political independence; autonomy.

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over (related)

(Cricket) The set number of balls bowled during a single turn at one end of the wicket

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dependence (related)

The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

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free (related)

(Hurling) The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.

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independence

(Now Rare) An income sufficient for a livelihood

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government (related)

The agency or apparatus through which a governing individual or body functions and exercises authority.

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freedom (related)

The condition of not being constrained or restricted in a specific aspect of life by a government or other power:

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ascendancy

The definition of ascendancy is a position of domination.

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control

A device used to adjust or control

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domination

A dominating or being dominated; rule; control; ascendancy

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dominion

A territory or sphere of influence or control; a realm.

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dynasty

The period during which a certain family reigns

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empire

Government by an emperor or empress

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kingship

The dignity, rank or office of a king; the state of being a king.

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rule

Government; reign; control

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might

Might means a great deal of strength.

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prerogative

A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

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say-so

Say, voice (in a matter).

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reign

The period during which a monarch rules.

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submission (antonym)

The act or fact of submitting to the power of another:

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legitimacy (related)

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rule of law (related)

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hegemony (related)

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sovereign (related)

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statehood (related)

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monarchy (related)

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constitutional rights (related)

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primacy (related)

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