Sovereignty
Nounस्वतंत्रता, शासनाधिकार
Definition
The quality or state of being independent and supreme in authority, especially over a territory.
Contextual Sentence: "The constitutional amendment sought to restore the state’s sovereignty over its natural resources, which had been under central government control."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): S-O-V-E-R-N-I-T-Y → 'Sovereign' (like a king/queen) rules over its own land.
Synonyms
independence
supremacy
autonomy
Antonyms
subjugation
dependency
domination