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
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.
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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
Greenland's evolution toward greater self-governance underscores its distinct cultural and political identity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
That line from reporting to lawmaking is the central artery of democratic self-governance.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
Greenland's evolution toward greater self-governance underscores its distinct cultural and political identity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
That line from reporting to lawmaking is the central artery of democratic self-governance.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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This innovation combines artificial intelligence (AI) with neuroscience, allowing a paralyzed man to manipulate a robotic arm by imagining movements, a feat that marks a significant milestone in restoring autonomy to people with severe motor impairments.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This granted them the autonomy to explore sponsorship opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures to maximize their financial potential.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This would apply to all mineral resources, including oil and gas, and major energy assets which Ukrainian officials fear would undermine their nation's sovereignty.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Extradition was another historical pain point for the Mexican left, with its implied premise that American justice superseded Mexican sovereignty.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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If a sitting or former president can successfully coerce law firms into submission by threatening financial ruin, what happens to the idea of legal independence?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Such contests have always been settled privately among senators, out of shared pride in the institution’s independence, but Scott seemed to enlist MAGA celebrities to undermine Thune.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Innovation often happens when people have the freedom to challenge ideas and create with confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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