as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony
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Recent Examples of self-governance
In the final days of the Paris Commune of 1871, a radical experiment in self-governance and insurrection that started after the nation’s humiliating military loss to Prussia, the Communards realized that their cause had gone up in flames.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953, when the island achieved greater powers of self-governance.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Many were appalled by their government’s support for the Salvadoran military and viewed the self-governance efforts in El Salvador as an admirable model for grassroots democracy.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 24 Feb. 2025
Under his guidance, the Indian National Congress was working toward attaining self-governance for India—which later changed to a demand for complete independence.
—Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953, when the island achieved greater powers of self-governance.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Many were appalled by their government’s support for the Salvadoran military and viewed the self-governance efforts in El Salvador as an admirable model for grassroots democracy.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 24 Feb. 2025
Under his guidance, the Indian National Congress was working toward attaining self-governance for India—which later changed to a demand for complete independence.
—Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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The law is working exactly as intended — helping people facing unbearable suffering to die on their own terms, with dignity and autonomy.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In December 1970, Pakistan held parliamentary elections amid widespread demands by Bengalis for greater autonomy.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Even after the restoration of full sovereignty with German reunification in 1990, German officials still trod lightly.—
Mark I. Vail,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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As a result, its ability to translate regulatory ambitions into digital sovereignty is limited.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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Her mission is to empower these individuals through transformative life and career coaching, fostering personal growth, independence and long-term well-being.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Crisis when a radical Quebec separatist group, the Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ), kidnapped high profile politicians to escalate their battle for independence from Canada and lead Ottawa to impose the War Measures Act.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The trial has implications not only for Combs' freedom but for the future of his business interests.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Experts say the moves will create a vacuum for promoting freedom and representative government, and could accelerate what many see as antidemocratic trends around the world.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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