autonomy

[US]/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
[UK]/ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. independence; self-governing; self-rule

Example Sentences

They demand self-autonomy for the Palestinians.

granted autonomy to a national minority.

Branch managers have full autonomy in their own areas.

Tatarstan demanded greater autonomy within the Russian Federation.

Hans Driesch, the arch twentieth-century vitalist, defined vitalism in 1914 as "the theory of the autonomy of the process of life," and in certain respects he was right.

Ms Martin's dementia interferes with her i ight and it may be co idered acceptable to override her autonomy by reference to the principle of non-maleficence - the requirement to prevent harm.

Ms Martin's dementia interferes with her insight and it may be considered acceptable to override her autonomy by reference to the principle of non-maleficence - the requirement to prevent harm.

The test consists of twelve subscales: abasement, achievement, affiliation, aggression, autonomy, change, dominance, endurance, exhibition, nurturance, order, and succorance.

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