1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the United States officially recognizes 18 as the age at which someone is entitled to self-determination
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as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
rebels fighting for the territory's self-determination
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Recent Examples of self-determination
Ukraine has until now insisted on its right to self-determination on its security partnerships, pushing for eventual ascension into NATO, while Russia has pointed to Ukraine’s potential membership in the security alliance as justification for its war.
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Colin Meyn, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
They were created not only for survival but also for self-determination, cultural preservation, and freedom from white economic control.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Protecting Ukrainians’ self-determination and dissuading what is sure to be additional international Russian aggression in the event that Putin feels like his gambit ultimately worked should be bedrock principles in these talks, even if Zelenskyy won’t be in attendance.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Rutte also said Russia must acknowledge Ukraine's right to self-determination.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
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Colin Meyn, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
They were created not only for survival but also for self-determination, cultural preservation, and freedom from white economic control.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Protecting Ukrainians’ self-determination and dissuading what is sure to be additional international Russian aggression in the event that Putin feels like his gambit ultimately worked should be bedrock principles in these talks, even if Zelenskyy won’t be in attendance.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Rutte also said Russia must acknowledge Ukraine's right to self-determination.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-determination
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These customers learn the hard way in viral Tiktok Adults ordering from the kid's menu more The kids menu is also becoming a go-to choice for adult diners, according to the survey.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Mimosa flights come with high-grade champagne, four glasses and a choice of numerous flavorings and a choice of numerous juices, including peach, coconut, watermelon, pomegranate, and kiwi.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Aug. 2025
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Their speed and autonomy create new efficiencies but also lead to risks that legacy governance models often can’t manage.—
Ganesh Kirti,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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These insights could help leaders, educators, and clinicians design decision-making processes that respect our instinct for autonomy while still inviting valuable outside perspectives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Aug. 2025
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While Washington threatens, Venezuela steadily advances in peace and sovereignty, demonstrating that true effectiveness against crime is achieved by respecting the independence of its peoples.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Protecting America’s youth and digital sovereignty cannot wait.—
Autumn Dorsey,
Boston Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Importance of Fed independence While not addressing the White House demands for lower rates specifically, Powell did note the importance of Fed independence.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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While many CIOs still want a single source, users demand the freedom to pick and choose the best services from different vendors to experiment and drive GenAI initiatives forward.—
Thomas Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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There are still rules, even within the ultimate freedom.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Self-determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-determination. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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