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as in democracy
government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
self-government implies faith in the wisdom and essential goodness of the people
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as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
steely self-government was all that kept her from lashing out at the rude customer
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as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
championed self-government for the nation's indigenous peoples
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Recent Examples of self-government
The growing reputation of the studium, which attracted scholars from across Europe, helped the village of Bologna become a commune with powers of municipal self-government.
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Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
Signed by the Pilgrims in Provincetown Harbor, the compact is the first document to establish self-government in the New World.
—Dan Fellner, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
The contentious decision came at the height of Ireland’s campaign for self-government, or Home Rule.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 31 July 2024
On this day in 1952: With the establishment of its constitution, Puerto Rico attained self-government as an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States, 54 years after it was invaded by U.S. forces.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
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Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
Signed by the Pilgrims in Provincetown Harbor, the compact is the first document to establish self-government in the New World.
—Dan Fellner, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
The contentious decision came at the height of Ireland’s campaign for self-government, or Home Rule.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 31 July 2024
On this day in 1952: With the establishment of its constitution, Puerto Rico attained self-government as an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States, 54 years after it was invaded by U.S. forces.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-government
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Matthew Zweig, a sanctions expert at the lobbying arm of the think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies, pointed to another question related to Captagon that may have also ultimately contributed to Assad's downfall.Desiree Adib, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The State Department said Monday that South Korean democracy had demonstrated resilience during the past few days of turmoil.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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To regain control: Craving more agency, employees seek jobs that offer flexibility, predictability or autonomy.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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This ideological shift raises concerns about the erosion of autonomy and control for creators, with AI systems prioritizing scalability and profit over artistic integrity.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This gives countries true financial sovereignty impossible with traditional reserve assets like gold or foreign currencies.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The moves sparked a wave of opprobrium from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which accused Israel of attacking Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But neither Somalia nor any other state recognizes the territory’s independence.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Two months later in Disney Hall, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted the Colburn Orchestra in a fiery yet eloquent performance of Sibelius’ Second Symphony, which was written at the beginning of the 20th century, when Finland was seeking cultural independence from Russia.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Creativity knows no bounds, and every child deserves the freedom to explore their individuality.KELVIN BYERS and Kory Jarvis, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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This is the freedom to get around, whether for work, leisure, shopping or school, without the need to rely on a car or public transport.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Self-government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-government. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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