mid-14c., "pre-eminence," from Anglo-French sovereynete, Old French souverainete, from soverain (see sovereign (adj.)). Meaning "authority, rule, supremacy of power or rank" is recorded from late 14c.; sense of "existence as an independent state" is from 1715.
例文
1. She says the sovereignty of the Crown must be presrved.
彼女は王国政府の主権を守らなければならないと言った。
2.Lacking sovereignty ，they could organise no defence against their oppressors.
主権がなければ彼らは組織して抑圧者に抵抗することができない。
3.Britain 's concern to protect national sovereignty is far from new.
英国が国家主権を守ることに関心を持つのは、もはや珍しいことではない。
4.These people cherish their independence and sovereignty .