diff --git a/schemas/sovereignState.schema.tpl.json b/schemas/sovereignState.schema.tpl.json
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+{
+  "_type": "controlledTerms:SovereignState",
+  "_extends": "controlledTerm.schema.tpl.json",
+  "_categories": [
+    "jurisdiction"
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/schemas/supranationalBody.schema.tpl.json b/schemas/supranationalBody.schema.tpl.json
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+{
+  "_type": "controlledTerms:SupranationalBody",
+  "_extends": "controlledTerm.schema.tpl.json",
+  "_categories": [
+    "jurisdiction"
+  ]
+}