as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony
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Recent Examples of self-governance
In the final days of the Paris Commune of 1871, a radical experiment in self-governance and insurrection that started after the nation’s humiliating military loss to Prussia, the Communards realized that their cause had gone up in flames.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953, when the island achieved greater powers of self-governance.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Many were appalled by their government’s support for the Salvadoran military and viewed the self-governance efforts in El Salvador as an admirable model for grassroots democracy.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 24 Feb. 2025
Under his guidance, the Indian National Congress was working toward attaining self-governance for India—which later changed to a demand for complete independence.
—Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953, when the island achieved greater powers of self-governance.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Many were appalled by their government’s support for the Salvadoran military and viewed the self-governance efforts in El Salvador as an admirable model for grassroots democracy.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 24 Feb. 2025
Under his guidance, the Indian National Congress was working toward attaining self-governance for India—which later changed to a demand for complete independence.
—Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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The study's authors and outside experts point to the job-demand-control model—a theory that suggests autonomy (control over tasks and schedules) buffers against job stress and its physiological effects.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Transportation is key to independence, and when older adults lose the ability to drive that's often the beginning of the end of their autonomy, said Seth Sternberg, CEO and co-founder of Honor, an in-home care provider.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The next wave of policy will not be about fine-tuning compliance frameworks but will be about defending digital sovereignty.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Though voting occurred solely within Venezuelan borders, the act was a clear assertion of sovereignty.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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These treatments can help people maintain their independence longer and make the most of their lucid years.—
Jim Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Stay connected: Don’t let independence turn into isolation.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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However, Gomez said, the overall takeaway from the L.A. event was just how pervasive the sense of fear for press freedom has become.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The United States was built on religious freedom and equal justice under the law.—
Larry Hogan,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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