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sovereignty

noun/ˈsɒvrɪnti/

B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The supreme authority of a state to govern itself and make binding law free from external control.

Parliamentary sovereignty means that no court may strike down a validly enacted statute.

Similar: supremacy

Topic: Advanced English in Legal English

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