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Souveränität
/zuːvɛɐ̯ɛˈnɛːt/
sovereignty
Die Souveränität eines Staates ist heilig.
The sovereignty of a state is sacred.
Law
formal
The supreme authority of a state or nation to govern itself without external interference.
Die Souveränität Deutschlands wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wiederhergestellt.
Germany's sovereignty was restored after World War II.
In international law, sovereignty refers to a state's exclusive right to govern its territory and people without external interference.
general
The quality or state of being self-governing or independent.
Die Souveränität der Indigenen Völker muss respektiert werden.
The sovereignty of Indigenous peoples must be respected.
This meaning is often used in political and social contexts.
Collocations
Staats-Souveränitätstate sovereigntyNationale Souveränitätnational sovereigntySouveränität eines Volkessovereignty of a people
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Souveränität' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal and political discussions, 'Souveränität' refers to a state's supreme authority and independence.
Word Origin
From French 'souveraineté', derived from 'souverain' (sovereign), ultimately from Latin 'superanus' (upper, supreme).
Usage Notes
In German, 'Souveränität' is a formal and legal term, often used in political and international contexts. It is capitalized as a noun, following German grammatical rules.
Word Breakdown
souverän
sovereign
root-ität
quality or state of
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