Sovereigntywith

Sovereigntywith is a neologism used in political theory and international relations to describe the idea that state sovereignty can be exercised in conjunction with others through cooperative institutions and shared decision-making, rather than solely within a state's own borders.

The term is formed by combining sovereignty with the preposition with, emphasizing relational governance rather than absolute, isolated control.

In practice, sovereigntywith may refer to arrangements where states retain ultimate authority while delegating some competences to regional or international bodies, or where they participate in joint security, economic policy, or environmental agreements that entail constrained autonomy.

Usage is uneven; encountered mainly in speculative or advocacy writings, online forums, and some policy discussions. It is not a widely established scholarly term and has no formal definition in major political science glossaries.

Critics argue that the term can blur sovereignty's boundaries, creating ambiguity about accountability and legitimacy. Proponents contend that it reflects the reality of interdependence and offers a vocabulary for describing cooperative governance models.

Related concepts include shared sovereignty, pooled sovereignty, multi-level governance, and intergovernmental cooperation.