Thus, the new dominion acquired sovereignty over all of what is now northern Canada except for the arctic islands.

They claimed absolute authority over the colonists, who rejected the notion that any earthly authority could acquire unlimited sovereignty.

But Spain's insistence on eventually acquiring full sovereignty, and Britain's determination to retain full control of Gibraltar's military base, have been among the stumbling blocks.

The United States argued that it acquired exclusive sovereignty from Spain, which became a key part of the American position during the Oregon boundary dispute.

The electors succeeded in acquiring full sovereignty over Prussia in the treaties of Wehlau and Bromberg in 1657.

The Société acquired sovereignty over the island of Montreal and brought the first settlers to house, feed, educate and care for the Amerindians.

Israel claims it acquired sovereignty over the western part of the city in 1948.

A state can achieve de facto independence long after acquiring sovereignty, such as in the case of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

It later appointed Captain William Hobson to acquire British sovereignty over New Zealand by Treaty.

A state may acquire sovereignty over territory if that sovereignty is ceded (transferred) to it by another state.