Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sovereign-territory
noun
/ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn ˈtɛr.ɪ.tɔːr.i/
Definition
A sovereign territory refers to a land or region that is recognized as an independent state or jurisdiction with full control over its laws and government.
Examples
- Every nation has its own sovereign territory, protected by international laws.
- The dispute arose over the boundaries of the sovereign territory.
- Colonization often involved the violation of established sovereign territories.
Meaning
It signifies a piece of land that is not subject to external authority and where the governing body has supreme power over the affairs of that land.
Synonyms
- Autonomous region
- Independent state
- Self-governing territory
