2007-03-02 07:56:29 · 3 answers · asked by Don w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
sov·er·eign (sŏv'ər-ĭn, sŏv'rĭn)
n.
1. One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as:
1. A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch.
2. A national governing council or committee.
2. A nation that governs territory outside its borders.
3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
adj.
1. Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state.
2. Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.
3. Paramount; supreme: Her sovereign virtue is compassion.
4.
1. Of superlative strength or efficacy: a sovereign remedy.
2. Unmitigated: sovereign contempt.
[Middle English soverain, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *superānus, from Latin super, above.]
2007-03-02 07:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-governing...not subject to outside authority.
2007-03-02 21:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by grapejuice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid it means you type too fast
2007-03-02 16:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Quickthinking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋