sovereign nations
Self-governing political entities
Sovereign nations are countries that govern themselves independently, free from external control.
The phrase emphasizes political autonomy and self-determination—the right to make laws, conduct foreign policy, and control borders without outside interference.
The treaty was signed by fifteen sovereign nations.
Often invoked in debates about international law, territorial disputes, or resistance to foreign intervention.
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- self-determinationControl over one's fate
- non-interventionPolicy of staying uninvolved
- currencyMedium of exchange
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- tribal lawtribal courts, tribal law, tribal court, tribal governance, tribal justice
- Indigenous Lawindigenous law, aboriginal rights, ceremonial law, traditional law, Indian Act
- Indigenous Treatieshistoric treaties, historical treaties, tribal treaties, Treaty of Greenville, Treaty of Waitangi
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Territories under foreign control
colonial territories · vassal states · puppet states · client states · protectorates
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Areas under jurisdiction
overseas territories · crown colonies · possessions · provinces · districts
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