self-governance
noun
self-gov·er·nance
ˌself-ˈgə-vər-nən(t)s 
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despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony
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Past reforms of the franchise have gone a long way toward upholding America’s ideals and improving self-governance—so would extending voting responsibilities to 16- and 17-year-old citizens.
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Ian Simmons, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
During the Jim Crow Era, state constitutions denied Black communities self-governance.
—Domingo Morel / Made By History, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Historical examples have consistently demonstrated the limitations of industry self-governance.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
At the center of this conflict is a dispute over territory, security, Israel's right to exist and Palestinian rights and self-governance.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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Ian Simmons, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
During the Jim Crow Era, state constitutions denied Black communities self-governance.
—Domingo Morel / Made By History, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Historical examples have consistently demonstrated the limitations of industry self-governance.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
At the center of this conflict is a dispute over territory, security, Israel's right to exist and Palestinian rights and self-governance.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-governance. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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