Self-Governance
/ˌsɛlfˈɡʌvərnəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The right or condition of a group or community to govern itself without external control.
The colony was granted self-governance, allowing it to make its own laws.
Forms
- selfgovernance
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Commentary
Often used in contexts of political or organizational independence, emphasizing internal control and decision-making.
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