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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  • But as Carlin points out in his book, band members never sacrificed their creative autonomy for profit, never conceded quality control to move units.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Along the campaign trail, Harris has invited a coterie of celebrity guests to speak and perform at her rallies including Beyoncé and actress and singer Kelly Rowland, who took the stage during a Houston rally to advocate for female autonomy.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • That point drew closer still in late October, when the Umbrella for Democratic Change, Botswana’s principal opposition party alliance, defeated the abusive and corrupt incumbent Botswana Democratic Party, which had held power continuously since the country gained independence in 1966.
    Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Powell's comments are likely to be seen as a bid to maintain the Fed's long-standing independence from outside political influence, though whether such immunity actually exists in practice has sometimes been debated.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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  • Focusing on the rights of Israelis and Palestinians, not their governments’ dueling claims to sovereignty, will push the communities toward a solution in which both can live in peace and dignity.
    Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the diplomatic wing of the Iranian government has taken a softer approach — downplaying the harm caused by Israel’s latest attack but pushing for an international response to the violation of their sovereignty.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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  • Bizarre cultural norms The Democratic Party at its best stands for fairness and freedom.
    Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The bottom line: Trump's most dangerous weapon against the media is his words, which press freedom advocates have warned do have a significant chilling effect both at home and abroad.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Independency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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