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
Conservatives believe that America is exceptional, that our American Experiment stands alone as a beacon of hope and self-governance throughout the globe.
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
This year, the United States military is celebrating its 250th anniversary—two and a half centuries of Americans making the immense sacrifice to defend our fundamental freedoms and uphold the promise of self-governance at home and around the globe.
—Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Moreover, when harassers disproportionately target women, people of color and LGBTQ officials, entire communities are systematically excluded from participation in self-governance.
—Ernestine Nettles, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
American self-governance depends not on unity, but rather productive disagreement.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
This year, the United States military is celebrating its 250th anniversary—two and a half centuries of Americans making the immense sacrifice to defend our fundamental freedoms and uphold the promise of self-governance at home and around the globe.
—Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Moreover, when harassers disproportionately target women, people of color and LGBTQ officials, entire communities are systematically excluded from participation in self-governance.
—Ernestine Nettles, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
American self-governance depends not on unity, but rather productive disagreement.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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Attendees could watch autonomy in action and ride in the company’s new SUV, the R2 — all right in Tesla’s backyard.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The event will highlight 19th-century historical figure Antonio Garra, who fought for the rights and sovereignty of Southern California and Northern Baja tribes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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The new carrier is not just a military platform but a symbol of national sovereignty and the ability to act independently on the global stage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The crisis transformed the American auto market, making smaller foreign cars like Toyotas and Datsuns permanent fixtures and prompting the shift toward energy independence.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, the vibrant celebration of Mexican independence and culture will still take over parts of Civic Center, while shutting down Broadway just east of the park.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Wall Dancers traces how freedom and state control evolved online — a dynamic that may influence the artificial intelligence race.—
Timothy McLaughlin,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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Calibrating a balance of care and freedom for all constituents has been a work in progress for the Mayor.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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