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Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: soverain, from Vulgar Latin superanus, from Latin super 'over, above'

sovereign

2 adjective
     
Related topics: Government
sovereign2
1PG having the highest power in a country
2PG a sovereign country or state is independent and governs itself
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