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autonomy

autonomy : the quality or state of being self-governing ;esp :

Autonomy

Autonomy, political independence of a nation.

University autonomy

University autonomy, means freedom of individual development is the basis of democracy.

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commonwealth

crown) 4 often cap : a political unit having local autonomy but voluntarily united with the U.S. used officially of Puerto

home rule

home rule : self-government or limited autonomy in internal affairs by a dependent political unit (as a

sovereign

: possessed of supreme power [a ruler] 2 : enjoying autonomy [ states] 3 : relating to, characteristic of, or befitting

sovereignty

a body politic b : freedom from external control : autonomy 2 : one that is sovereign ;esp : an autonomous

Heteronomy

another political subjection of a community or state opposed to autonomy

Arm of the State

an arm of the State if it operates without substantial autonomy from State regulation. For example, cities and local school districts

Local authority

within the framework of constitution and enjoying certain degree of autonomy serving as administrative units for state services, Dictionary of Political

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