sovereignty in Finnish

Pre-eminent or superior excellence; also, superior ability to achieve something; mastery.

(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

(by extension) Of a person: the liberty to decide one's actions and thoughts.

(by extension) Of a person: the liberty to decide one's actions and thoughts.

Of a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.