sovereign: signification et définitions

One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as:

A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch.

A national governing council or committee.

A nation that governs territory outside its borders.

A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.

Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state.

Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.

Paramount; supreme: Her sovereign virtue is compassion.

Of superlative strength or efficacy: a sovereign remedy.

Unmitigated: sovereign contempt.