nonsovereign

/nɑnˈsɑvrɪn/
adjective
  1. Not having independent authority or self-government; under the control of another state or power.
    • The nonsovereign region relies on the central government for defense and foreign policy.
    • Many nonsovereign nations have their own local governments but lack full independence.
    • Puerto Rico is a nonsovereign territory of the United States.
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