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.
Analogy
Think of national sovereignty like your bedroom. You have the right to decide what happens in your room - how it's decorated, who can come in, etc. - without your siblings (other countries) interfering.
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.
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