sovereignty in Portuguese
sovereignty in Portuguese is arbítrio, soberania, autoridade — sovereignty means supreme authority, especially the power of a nation to govern itself without outside control.
sovereignty in Portuguese
arbítrio
(by extension) Of a person: the liberty to decide one's actions and thoughts.
soberania
(by extension) Of a person: the liberty to decide one's actions and thoughts.
soberania
(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.
soberania
Of a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.
autoridade
Of a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.
What does "sovereignty" mean?
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noun Supreme authority, especially the power of a nation to govern itself without outside control.
"The country fought hard to preserve its sovereignty after the war."
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sovereignty in a sentence
- The country fought hard to preserve its sovereignty after the war.
- Debates over regional sovereignty continue to divide the union.
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What is "sovereignty" in Portuguese?
"sovereignty" in Portuguese is arbítrio, soberania, autoridade. sovereignty means: Supreme authority, especially the power of a nation to govern itself without outside control.
How do you use "sovereignty" in a sentence?
Example: "The country fought hard to preserve its sovereignty after the war." In Portuguese, "sovereignty" is arbítrio, soberania, autoridade.
Are there other ways to say "sovereignty" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "sovereignty": arbítrio, soberania, autoridade.
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