Soeverein
Example: De soevereine staat bepaalt haar eigen wetten zonder inmenging.
Definition
"Soeverein" describes a state or authority that is independent and possesses full control over its own laws and governance without external interference, as in the example phrase 'De soevereine staat bepaalt haar eigen wetten zonder inmenging.'
Etymology
The word "soeverein" comes from the Old French 'souverain,' which itself derives from the Latin 'superanus,' meaning 'above' or 'superior.' Did you know? The term originally conveyed the idea of someone or something being 'above all others,' reflecting its use to describe ultimate authority or independence.
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"Soeverein" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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