Definition of Autonomy
Autonomy
au·ton·o·my
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
independence, the capacity to rule/govern oneself free from external direction or influence, especially in a moral sense;
e.g. The teenager tried to fight for autonomy from her parents.
(noun)
the right to govern oneself, the state of governing oneself, or a region or country that is allowed to govern itself;
e.g. The territory was granted autonomy from the country.
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