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Word of the Day - sovereignty

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sovereignty

/ˈsɒvrɪnti/
noun sovereignties
mass noun
1 Supreme power or authority.
1.1 The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
1.2 count noun A self-governing state.

Origin
Late Middle English from Old French sovereinete, from soverain (see sovereign).

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We live in times of uncertainty
With some asserting sovereignty.
Meanwhile, I'm searching for a certain tea
So I generally just settle for coffee.

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