Autonomous
/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having the power to govern oneself or control one's own affairs.
The region is autonomous and manages its own legal system.
- (adj.) Operating independently without external control or influence.
Autonomous vehicles navigate without human intervention.
Forms
- autonomously
- autonomy
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote self-governing entities or systems; clarity is key when drafting to specify scope of autonomy.
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