nonsovereign
/nɑnˈsɑvrɪn/
adjective
- 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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