independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being independent
2
archaic
: competence sense 2
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Examples of independence in a Sentence
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
He has shown a fierce independence of spirit.
A month after independence, elections were held.
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President Trump has frequently attacked the Fed in the past, raising concerns about the central bank’s historical independence from politics.
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Congress can eliminate foreign aid from the budget or end the independence of agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping an increasingly fascist Europe, and Palestinian calls for independence, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Congress can eliminate foreign aid from the budget or end the independence of agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping an increasingly fascist Europe, and Palestinian calls for independence, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
With 75th Anniversary Patch 1 available $325 View Listing
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.
—Caleb Mezzy, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being independent : freedom from outside control or support
Geographical Definition
Independence
geographical name
In·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
city in western Missouri east of Kansas City population 116,830
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