The inherent right and authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions regarding its own people and territory without external interference.
The ultimate power within a nation to determine its laws, political structure, and domestic policies, reflecting the will of the people or the governing body.
The status that a nation possesses as an independent entity, allowing it to exercise control and make choices free from the influence of other nations.
Example:
主権は人民にある。
The process of regaining authority and control over a territory or nation that had previously been lost or occupied by another state.
The act of reinstating the self-governing power of a nation, enabling it to exercise independence and make decisions without external interference.
A significant political and legal transition where a state re-establishes its rightful autonomy and political status after a period of subjugation or foreign rule.
The revival of a nation's ability to determine its own laws, policies, and governance, marking a return to full territorial and political integrity.
The power or authority that one state holds over another, often enabling control over the subordinate state’s internal and external affairs while the subordinate retains limited autonomy.
A relationship of governance where a dominant country exercises influence and oversight over a dependent entity, frequently seen in colonial or imperial contexts.
The condition in which one nation acknowledges the political sovereignty of another, while still being subject to that nation's overarching jurisdiction and influence.
A political entity that possesses supreme authority over its territory, recognized by other states, and is not subject to external control or governance.
An independent country that has the power to create and enforce its own laws, conduct foreign relations, and manage its internal affairs without outside interference.