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popular sovereignty

/ˈpɑpjələr ˈsɑvrənti/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə ˈsɒvəˌrɪnti/
noun
GeneralPolitics
  1. 1 halk egemenliği uncountable

Definition (English)

The idea that the government's power comes from the people.

Example Sentences

  1. Popular sovereignty is a key democratic principle.
    Halk egemenliği temel bir demokratik ilkedir.
  2. The constitution is based on the principle of popular sovereignty.
    Anayasa halk egemenliği ilkesine dayanır.

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