What is a body of people living in defined territories who organized and who makes laws without consent of a hihger authority?

A body of people living in defined territories who organize and make laws without the consent of a higher authority is typically referred to as a sovereign state. This state has its own governance structures, institutions, and legal systems that operate independently. Sovereignty implies that the state has the ultimate authority over its territory and population, and it is recognized by other states in the international community.