as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony
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Recent Examples of self-governance
Governments should also concern themselves with encouraging the economic arrangements that best enable democratic self-governance and serve to buttress civic life.
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The schools were seeking to defend free speech, promote university self-governance and join together against political intervention.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Their choice—their courage and sacrifice—started a revolution of liberty and self-governance unimagined in world history.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
These investments are essential for economic justice and Indigenous self-governance.
—Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The schools were seeking to defend free speech, promote university self-governance and join together against political intervention.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Their choice—their courage and sacrifice—started a revolution of liberty and self-governance unimagined in world history.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
These investments are essential for economic justice and Indigenous self-governance.
—Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
Noun
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This enables autonomy while still engaging collaboration and cohesion.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Founded in 2011, the foundation has become one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to promoting females’ safety and social and economic autonomy, according to Chanel.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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A little more than a week later, the Smithsonian asserts its independence and throws its support behind its secretary Lonnie G. Bunch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Foster self-confidence and independence in your child.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The club have given me this bit of freedom to make a decision.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In 18th-century slave-holding Brazil, Anna Borges fought for her freedom.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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