home rule
noun
: self-government or limited autonomy in internal affairs by a dependent political unit (such as a territory or municipality)
Examples of home rule in a Sentence
The citizens petitioned for home rule.
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Still, his decision to get rid of home rule in a state that values small government and is one of the hottest states in the nation took some local officials aback and infuriated outdoor workers and their advocates in some of the hottest regions of the state.
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Kate Cimini, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Kelly, a Democrat, agreed with opponents who said the legislation would interfere with local control and violate home rule.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
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Kate Cimini, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Kelly, a Democrat, agreed with opponents who said the legislation would interfere with local control and violate home rule.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Home rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20rule. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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