Difference between Sovereignty and Independence

What is the difference between Sovereignty and Independence?

Sovereignty as a noun is the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations. while Independence as a noun is the state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

We hope you now know whether to use Sovereignty or Independence in your sentence.