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in·de·pen·den·cy | \ ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē 
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\Definition of independency
2 capitalized : the Independent polity or movement
3 : an independent political unit
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Synonyms & Antonyms for independency
Synonyms
- autonomy,
- freedom,
- independence,
- liberty,
- self-determination,
- self-governance,
- self-government,
- sovereignty
- (also sovranty)
Antonyms
- dependence
- (also dependance),
- heteronomy,
- subjection,
- unfreedom
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The first known use of independency was circa 1611
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