GRE Word List

SOVEREIGNTY

supreme power especially over a body politic

The meaning of the word sovereignty is supreme power especially over a body politic.

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orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
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inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
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