non-self-governing
adjective
non-self-gov·ern·ing
ˌnän-ˌself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ 
: lacking autonomy : not self-governing
a non-self-governing territory
non-self-governing colonies
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With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories.
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Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
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“Non-self-governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-self-governing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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