state sovereigntyglossary / state sovereignty state sovereignty. The right of a state to self-government; the supreme authority exercised by each state. [Cases: States1. C.J.S. States §§ 2, 16.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Lester,毕业于美国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与复杂国际仲裁有关的法律文件。