declare (one's) independence
phrase
: to say that one no longer accepts the rule of another
The country declared (its) independence.
teenagers eager to declare their independence
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“Declare (one's) independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declare%20%28one%27s%29%20independence. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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