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主権
The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state. In a democracy, this power resides with the people.
Examples in context
国民主権は現代国家の基本原則だ。
Popular sovereignty is a basic principle of modern nations.
領土問題は国家の主権に関わる。
Territorial issues involve the sovereignty of the state.
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