State sovereignty

Definition

State sovereignty is the principle that each state possesses full control over its affairs within its territorial boundaries, free from external interference. It implies that the state has the ultimate authority to make and enforce laws, conduct foreign relations, and defend itself.

Related terms

International Law: The set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and nations.

Non: Intervention Principle - A principle of international law that restricts the ability of outside nations to interfere with the internal affairs of sovereign states.

Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups to manage relations, address issues, and promote interests without resorting to force