Meaning of sovereignty:
State cannot be imagined without sovereignty. The word ‘sovereignty’ has been derived from Latin word ‘Suprenus’, which means ‘supreme power’. It implies that, “Sovereignty means supreme power of state.”
Importance of Sovereignty:
Sovereignty is that feature of state which makes it different from other organisations. State can exist only if it is sovereign. If it loses its sovereignty due to internal revolution or external attack, then it loses its existence also.
Types / Aspects of Sovereignty:
Sovereignty is of two types:
Internal and external.
1. External sovereignty:
It means that state is not under control of any other state. Every state has full rights to enter into business agreements and military alliances. It can make its own foreign policy.
2. Internal Sovereignty:
It means that state has full control and supreme power over all its individuals and organisations. State has the right to punish any individual or organisation if it does not obey its laws and orders.
