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Κυριαρχία
Sovereignty is the supreme authority within a territory; the full right of a governing body over itself. For a state, it means independence and the ability to govern its own affairs. The concept is central to international law.
Examples in context
Το κράτος υπερασπίστηκε την εθνική του κυριαρχία.
The state defended its national sovereignty.
Η κυριαρχία του λαού είναι θεμέλιο της δημοκρατίας.
The sovereignty of the people is the foundation of democracy.
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