sovereign state

Definitions

A state (country) which has sovereignty over a defined geographic area, is independent of any other country, and has its own government.

Equivalents

Examples

“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated that physical aggression against a sovereign state is a real danger.”

“Wang Yi blatantly intimidates the world at the UNGA. He is a cheat and bully on the global stage⟳ in fundamental violation of the facts. Democratic countries should clearly recognize and unify against the challenge⟳ of authoritarian intervention. The Republic of China is a sovereign state. Taiwan has never been part of the People's Republic of China in historical fact, international law, or reality.”

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