Medieval Glossary
Sovereign
The sole controlling and authoritative power of state or within a government. One who is head-of-state is the sovereign power. During the medieval period, monarchs were usually the sovereigns of government.
Related term(s): Sovereignty; Monarch; Monarchy; Reign
Category: Government and Law
Added: 09.04.04
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