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
Under his guidance, the Indian National Congress was working toward attaining self-governance for India—which later changed to a demand for complete independence.
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Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
Palestinians had an opportunity to create effective self-governance in Gaza and demonstrate what the West Bank, too, could become without the Israeli occupation.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
For nearly two decades, Israel has extended olive branches, relinquished land, and poured billions into Gaza, together with other nations, in an effort to foster Palestinian self-governance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Journalism can give you the information necessary for self-governance.
—Stuart Miller, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
Palestinians had an opportunity to create effective self-governance in Gaza and demonstrate what the West Bank, too, could become without the Israeli occupation.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
For nearly two decades, Israel has extended olive branches, relinquished land, and poured billions into Gaza, together with other nations, in an effort to foster Palestinian self-governance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Journalism can give you the information necessary for self-governance.
—Stuart Miller, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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Their expertise and training usually have their roots in Western, individualistic contexts, steeping them in ideals such as autonomy, empowerment, egalitarianism, and authenticity.—
David Livermore,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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These figures — who often come from photographs Sherald has taken or appropriated — look back at us, claiming our attention and their own autonomy.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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They were met by thousands of U.S. protesters, and a symbolic call for sovereignty turned into a bloody clash, sparking yearslong discussions about how Panama could take over the canal.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea and has accused the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally—of acting as a proxy in American efforts to contain its influence.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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That independence gives them the freedom to move fast, speak honestly, and take creative risks that traditional retailers might avoid.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In question was whether Bob Jones' discriminatory policy was protected by its right to religious freedom, because the school claimed the Bible prohibited race-mixing.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to legend, when the Spanish invaded, some Muisca chose to leap from the waterfall rather than surrender, believing they would be transformed into condors, soaring to freedom.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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