sovereign state

noun

1. A state (country) which has sovereignty over a defined geographic area, is independent of any other country, and has its own government.

   “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated that physical aggression against a sovereign state is a real danger.”

   “Wang Yi blatantly intimidates the world at the UNGA. He is a cheat and bully on the global stage in fundamental violation of the facts. Democratic countries should clearly recognize and unify against the challenge of authoritarian intervention. The Republic of China is a sovereign state. Taiwan has never been part of the People's Republic of China in historical fact, international law, or reality.”