as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another adolescence is typically an awkward time for young people, as they are making the difficult transition from the dependency of childhood to the independency of adulthood

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Recent Examples of independency This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency. ABC News, 10 Apr. 2022 Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021 His seemingly daily attacks on freedom of speech, the independency of the judiciary, the right to vote and other pillars of our constitutional system are bolstered by an intensely loyal fan base. Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
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Noun
  • The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Women’s March turned into an annual event, embracing themes of gender equality, bodily autonomy and preservation of civil rights.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Avoidant attachment is characterized by independence, as well as difficulty forming connections and expressing emotions.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In his December 31 report, Roberts expressed concerns that violence, intimidation, disinformation and threats to defy court judgments could undermine judicial independence.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In social media posts, ads and mailings, the institute alleged that Connecticut’s actions were an affront to tribal sovereignty.
    Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Read More: Without Indigenous History, There Is No U.S. History The Agua Caliente reservation, like other Native American and Cahuilla reservations, was ostensibly an autonomous space where the Tribe would have sovereignty over its own affairs and could conduct self-governance.
    Michael Albertus, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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  • And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The transforming world of work now offers more freedom to define success in ways that go beyond the traditional corporate ladder of the past.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025

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“Independency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independency. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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