non-self-governing
adjective
non-self-gov·ern·ing
ˌnän-ˌself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ 
: lacking autonomy : not self-governing
a non-self-governing territory
non-self-governing colonies
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The French overseas territory of New Caledonia, which is on the UN list of non-self-governing territories, is a vital component of global energy flows and French industrial strategy.
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Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories.
—Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
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Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories.
—Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
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