No. 1,064 in French
souveraineté
"Souveraineté" means sovereignty, referring to supreme power or authority.
In a sentence
La souveraineté d'un pays est essentielle pour son indépendance.
The sovereignty of a country is essential for its independence.
Here, 'souveraineté' is used as a noun denoting the ultimate authority and independence of a state.
Dans l'histoire, la souveraineté des rois était souvent contestée.
In history, the sovereignty of kings was often contested.
In this sentence, 'souveraineté' refers to the supreme power or authority held by kings.
Les citoyens revendiquent leur souveraineté sur les décisions locales.
The citizens claim their sovereignty over local decisions.
This usage of 'souveraineté' indicates the right or power of the people to self-govern or make decisions autonomously.
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