Self-Governes
/ˌsɛlfˈɡʌvərnɪs/
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- (n.) The authority of a group or political entity to govern itself without external control.
The colony sought self-governes to establish its own laws and policies.
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Commentary
The correct spelling is 'self-governance.' This entry covers the substantive noun; 'self-governes' is likely a misspelling or typographical variation.
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