“I say on constitutional principles acknowledged by all, questioned by none, that the British sovereign who does this, forfeits the allegiance of the British people.”
sovereignty
(of a polity) The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
(of a ruler) Supreme authority over all things.
(of a person) The liberty to decide one's thoughts and actions.
“They want to have complete sovereignty over the world. They want to control every aspect of it, dictate to every person how to think, live, and function.”
“In 1908, that the country gained full sovereignty following its unilateral declaration of independence.”
“The island is part of the sovereignty of Chile, and in 1916 joined the administration of the commune of Valparaiso.”