A soberania
Example: A soberania do país foi respeitada durante as negociações internacionais.
Definition
"A soberania" refers to the supreme authority and independence of a nation or state to govern itself without external interference. It is the power that ensures a country can make decisions, enforce laws, and control its territory autonomously, as in the phrase, 'A soberania do país foi respeitada durante as negociações internacionais.'
Etymology
The word "a soberania" originates from the Latin term 'superanus,' meaning 'above' or 'over,' which evolved into 'souveraineté' in Old French, and finally into Portuguese as 'soberania.' Did you know that the concept of sovereignty became especially important during the formation of modern nation-states to assert their independence?
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