1. supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state
Usage: plural of sovereignty
2. self-governing states or territories
Usage: plural of sovereignty

Examples

• The treaty recognized the sovereignties of both nations.
• European sovereignties formed alliances during the war.
• The constitution protects state sovereignties within the federal system.
• Indigenous groups fought to maintain their traditional sovereignties.
• The collapse of the empire created several new sovereignties.
• Diplomatic relations between the two sovereignties improved over time.