Home Rule
/ˈhoʊm ruːl/
Definitions
- (n.) Authority granted by a central government to a subordinate political unit to govern itself independently in certain matters.
The territory was granted home rule to manage its local affairs without interference.
- (n.) In colonial or imperial contexts, the demand by a constituent territory for self-government or autonomy from the ruling state.
The colony's push for home rule sparked significant political debate.
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Commentary
Often associated with political movements seeking decentralization; drafting should clarify the scope of delegated powers to avoid ambiguity.
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