Sovereign jurisdiction Synonyms

Definitions for Sovereign


  • (adjective) coming before all others in importance
  • (adjective) not being under the rule or control of another
  • (noun) one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority

Definitions for Jurisdiction


  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
  • (noun) (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law