sovereignty
advancedC2/ˈsɒv.ər.ənti/ · so-ver-eig-n-ty
The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.
Meanings
The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.
کسی ریاست کی خود حکمرانی یا خود مختاری کی اعلیٰ طاقت یا اختیار۔
حاکمیت
haakimiyat
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Common Collocations
- national sovereignty
- state sovereignty
- sovereignty of the people
Example Sentences
Sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international law.
حاکمیت بین الاقوامی قانون کا ایک بنیادی اصول ہے۔
Haakimiyat bain-ul-aqwami qanoon ka aik buniyadi usool hai.
Many countries fought for their sovereignty during colonial times.
بہت سے ممالک نے نوآبادیاتی دور کے دوران اپنی حاکمیت کے لئے لڑائی کی۔
Bohat se mumalik ne nawabadiati daur ke doran apni haakimiyat ke liye ladai ki.
The concept of sovereignty can vary between nations.
حاکمیت کا تصور مختلف ممالک میں مختلف ہو سکتا ہے۔
Haakimiyat ka tasawar mukhtalif mumalik mein mukhtalif ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a crown when you hear sovereignty, as it represents supreme authority.
A majestic king or queen sitting on a throne.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود مختاریاں ہیں تیری، اے سرزمینِ جاں۔ تصورِ آزادی ہے، ہر دم تیرا نوا۔
Khud mukhtariyan hain teri, ae sarzameen-e-jaan. Tasawwur-e-azadi hai, har dam tera nawa.
Your autonomies are, oh land of life. The concept of freedom is, your melody every moment.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حاکمیت زبان کی طاقت ہے۔
Haakimiyat zabaan ki taqat hai.
Sovereignty is the power of language.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "soverenitas" — supremacy, authority
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from the Latin word 'soverenitas' and was adopted into Middle English.