Chủ quyền

/t͡ɕu˧˩˧ kwn̩˧˨ʔ/
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

The supreme and exclusive authority of a state over its territory, population, and government, free from external control.

Chủ quyền của một quốc gia bao gồm quyền lập pháp, quyền hành pháp và quyền tư pháp.

A country's sovereignty includes legislative, executive, and judicial powers.

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This concept is fundamental in international law and political science.

politics

The right of a people to govern themselves without external interference.

Các dân tộc thiểu số cũng có quyền chủ quyền trong một liên bang.

Minority peoples also have the right to sovereignty within a federation.

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Often discussed in the context of self-determination and decolonization.

Collocations

chủ quyền quốc gianational sovereigntychủ quyền dân tộcnational sovereigntychủ quyền lãnh thổterritorial sovereignty

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Related Phrases

chủ quyền dân tộcphrase
national sovereignty
chủ quyền lãnh thổphrase
territorial sovereignty

💡Pro Tip

Political Context

In Vietnamese political discourse, 'chủ quyền' is often associated with national independence and resistance to foreign domination.

Gold Rule

Legal Usage

In legal contexts, 'chủ quyền' refers to the supreme authority of a state over its territory and population, as recognized in international law.

📖Word Origin

From 'chủ' (master) + 'quyền' (right/power), reflecting the idea of supreme authority.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'chủ quyền' is often used in formal and political contexts, particularly in discussions about national independence and international relations.

Word Breakdown

chủ
master, supreme
root
+
quyền
right, power
root
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