La soberanía
Example: La soberanía del país fue restaurada tras la independencia.
Definition
"La soberanía" refers to the full right and power of a country to govern itself without any external interference. It involves the authority to make laws, enforce them, and control the nation's territory and affairs independently.
Etymology
The term "la soberanía" comes from the Latin word 'superanus,' meaning 'above' or 'supreme.' It evolved through Old French 'souveraineté,' referring to supreme power or authority, which perfectly captures the concept of a nation's ultimate control over its own governance.
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"La soberanía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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