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
Historical examples have consistently demonstrated the limitations of industry self-governance.
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
At the center of this conflict is a dispute over territory, security, Israel's right to exist and Palestinian rights and self-governance.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
In a very real way, like those seminal ideas and documents, academic freedom is directly related to traditions of self-governance and individual liberty.
—Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
This should include prioritizing the delivery of humanitarian aid, embarking on a massive reconstruction effort for Gaza and exerting real pressure on Israel to allow Palestinian self-governance in the strip.
—Aden Barton, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
At the center of this conflict is a dispute over territory, security, Israel's right to exist and Palestinian rights and self-governance.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
In a very real way, like those seminal ideas and documents, academic freedom is directly related to traditions of self-governance and individual liberty.
—Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
This should include prioritizing the delivery of humanitarian aid, embarking on a massive reconstruction effort for Gaza and exerting real pressure on Israel to allow Palestinian self-governance in the strip.
—Aden Barton, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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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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Most people, cognitively impaired or not, do fear losing their independence.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 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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News of Tal’s survival and freedom spread quickly after the regime’s fall, with so many desperate to hear a story with a happy ending.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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