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 双语律师Jason,国内知名法学院民商法专业,擅长翻译有关体育博彩领域的法律文件。