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
In fact, only 8% of consumers have full trust in the organizations that manage their identity data, ushering in a new era of data self-governance.
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Peter Barker, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In any case, the accord depends on Israel being open to the possibility of a two-state solution entailing self-governance for Palestinians in the West Bank.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Peter Barker, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In any case, the accord depends on Israel being open to the possibility of a two-state solution entailing self-governance for Palestinians in the West Bank.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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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
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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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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
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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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Avoidant attachment is characterized by independence, as well as difficulty forming connections and expressing emotions.Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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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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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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