sovereign
/ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ adjective C1- Exercising power of rule. · sovereign nation
- Having supreme, ultimate power; (often specifically, of a polity) having fully independent power in international relations. · Near-synonym: supreme· sovereign country
- Exceptional in quality. · Her voice was her sovereign talent.
- Princely; royal.
- Predominant; greatest; utmost; paramount.
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A LION roaming by the seashore saw a Dolphin lift up its head out of the waves, and suggested that they contract an alliance, saying that of all the animals they ought to be the best friends, since the one was the king of beasts on the earth, and the other was the sovereign ruler of all the inhabitants of the ocean.
Holmes took a half-sovereign from his pocket and played with it pensively.
“There’s a half-sovereign for you,” my companion said, standing up and taking his hat.
“On the contrary, I have half a sovereign for you if you will give me a clear answer to my questions.”
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