National Sovereignty

Definition

National Sovereignty is the principle that a state has full control over affairs within its territorial boundaries, free from interference by other nations.

Related terms

International Law: A set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding between states and nations in their relations with each other.

Territorial Integrity: The principle under international law that prohibits states from the use of force against the "territorial integrity or political independence" of another state.

Self-Determination: The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own government.