Self-Government
/ˌself ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The right or power of a people or political unit to exercise control over its own affairs and govern itself autonomously.
The colony sought self-government to manage its internal matters independently from the imperial power.
- (n.) A political doctrine advocating independence and local control rather than external control or interference.
Movements for self-government often emphasize cultural identity and autonomy.
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Commentary
Self-government emphasizes internal political control and decision-making authority, distinct from full sovereignty or independence, and is often a subject of constitutional and colonial law.
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