ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sovereignty

Sovereignty is like having a superpower. It's like an independent nation having control over its own laws, government, and land. That nation is called a sovereign state, and it means that it can decide what happens within its borders without any other countries trying to tell them what to do. Sovereign states also have their own flags, leaders, and money. They usually have diplomatic relations with other countries and can trade with them, too.