home rule
noun
: self-government or limited autonomy in internal affairs by a dependent political unit (such as a territory or municipality)
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The citizens petitioned for home rule.
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Similar concerns were raised by critics of a prior mayoral home rule petition that sought to shift more of the city’s tax burden onto commercial properties to provide relief to homeowners.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Most states adopted Dillion’s Rule in the nineteenth century, although a few like California, Oregon, and New York empower cities to set their own laws and manage local affairs, a principle known as home rule.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Edward is entangled in a romantic relationship with a woman who’s a fierce advocate for Irish home rule.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Most states adopted Dillion’s Rule in the nineteenth century, although a few like California, Oregon, and New York empower cities to set their own laws and manage local affairs, a principle known as home rule.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Edward is entangled in a romantic relationship with a woman who’s a fierce advocate for Irish home rule.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Home rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20rule. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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