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Sovereignty

The quality or state of being sovereign, or of being a sovereign; the exercise of, or right to exercise, supreme power; dominion; sway; supremacy; independence; also, that which is sovereign; a sovereign state; as, Italy was formerly divided into many sovereignties.

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Authority 76% connected

Legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion; jurisdiction; authori…

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Authorization 76% connected

The act of giving authority or legal power; establishment by authority; sanction or warrant.

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Dominance 76% connected

Alt. of Dominancy

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Dominion 76% connected

Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling; independent right of possession, use, and control; sovereignty; supremacy.

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Potency 76% connected

The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influenc…

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Rule 76% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

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Self-determination 76% connected

Determination by one's self; or, determination of one's acts or states without the necessitating force of motives; -- applied to the voluntary or act…

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Self-government 76% connected

The act of governing one's self, or the state of being governed by one's self; self-control; self-command.

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Scepter 76% connected

Alt. of Sceptre

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Sceptre 76% connected

A staff or baton borne by a sovereign, as a ceremonial badge or emblem of authority; a royal mace.

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Reign 92% connected

Royal authority; supreme power; sovereignty; rule; dominion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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