Sovereign state

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004598",
  "term": "Sovereign state",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A political entity that is represented by one centralized government that has supreme legitimate authority over a specific geographical territory. It possesses independence from external control and has the capacity to enter into relations with other states. The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933) outlines the criteria for statehood, including a permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/sovereign-state/"
}