national sovereignty

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. The full independence and authority of a state to govern itself without external interference, particularly regarding foreign policy decisions and regional influence.; The supreme power or authority of a state to make and enforce laws within its territory, free from outside control.

💬 Examples

  1. These accusations suggest a deepening rift over foreign policy interventions and regional influence, which Algiers views as direct threats to its national sovereignty and strategic interests in the broader Arab world.

  2. The treaty was criticized by opposition leaders who argued it compromised national sovereignty by ceding judicial powers to an international body.