heteronomy

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Recent Examples of heteronomy For this reason, the passage from Arab spring to Arab winter should be understood first and foremost as a narrative of self-determination, choice, and consequences, not as a story of heteronomy and external imposition. New York Times, 12 May 2020
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dependence
Noun
  • The implementation of data analytics allows investors to make more informed decisions, reduce dependence on the human factor and increase the objectivity of their assessments.
    Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Their goal is to reduce dependence on foreign technology and take the lead in areas such as climate modeling and personalized medicine.
    Jack Dongarra, The Conversation, 14 May 2025

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“Heteronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heteronomy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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