self-determination
noun
self-de·ter·mi·na·tion
ˌself-di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: free choice of one's own acts or states without external compulsion
2
: determination by the people of a territorial unit of their own future political status
Examples of self-determination in a Sentence
the United States officially recognizes 18 as the age at which someone is entitled to self-determination
rebels fighting for the territory's self-determination
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Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Focusing on Jewish and Palestinian self-determination, respectively, each movie tells a vigorous story of disenfranchisement rooted at once in fact and a particular point of view.
October 8 also comes as the headlines continue to be racked with news of the war in Gaza and reaction to it in the U.S.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The film’s storyline, which blends traditional Chinese mythology with modern themes of individualism and self-determination, has resonated with audiences worldwide.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Somalia: Somalia, a strong supporter of Palestinian self-determination, has joined Arab nations in rejecting U.S. proposals to relocate Gaza's population.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Focusing on Jewish and Palestinian self-determination, respectively, each movie tells a vigorous story of disenfranchisement rooted at once in fact and a particular point of view.
October 8 also comes as the headlines continue to be racked with news of the war in Gaza and reaction to it in the U.S.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The film’s storyline, which blends traditional Chinese mythology with modern themes of individualism and self-determination, has resonated with audiences worldwide.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Somalia: Somalia, a strong supporter of Palestinian self-determination, has joined Arab nations in rejecting U.S. proposals to relocate Gaza's population.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-determination
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“Self-determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-determination. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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