home rule
noun
: self-government or limited autonomy in internal affairs by a dependent political unit (such as a territory or municipality)
Examples of home rule in a Sentence
The citizens petitioned for home rule.
Recent Examples on the Web
Political work Of all her political activities, Hunt is perhaps most associated with overseeing the process that created St. Paul’s home rule charter, which was approved by voters in 1970 and took effect in 1972.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
The campaign is in largely murky political territory: A recall campaign has never succeeded in the 50 years of D.C. home rule.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
There has not been a successful recall in Washington since the district was granted home rule in the 1970s.
—Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
Fargo sued last year, calling the law unconstitutional and a swipe at the city's home rule powers.
—Jack Dura, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024
If successful, Nadeau’s seat would be vacant until another special election is held to replace her — although an effort to recall a council member has never been successful in the 50 years that D.C. has had home rule.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
Kennedy wrote that Cincinnati did not have the power to tax Schaad, a nonresident, under home rule authority.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
Despite five decades of ostensible home rule, Congress has long intervened in the District of Columbia’s governance, using its constitutional right of jurisdiction over the nation’s capital to overturn decisions made by local officials.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 7 June 2023
The home rule charter, which effectively serves as the city’s constitution, was adopted and approved by St. Paul voters on Nov. 3, 1970, and became effective June 6, 1972.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2024
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
The campaign is in largely murky political territory: A recall campaign has never succeeded in the 50 years of D.C. home rule.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
There has not been a successful recall in Washington since the district was granted home rule in the 1970s.
—Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
Fargo sued last year, calling the law unconstitutional and a swipe at the city's home rule powers.
—Jack Dura, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024
If successful, Nadeau’s seat would be vacant until another special election is held to replace her — although an effort to recall a council member has never been successful in the 50 years that D.C. has had home rule.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
Kennedy wrote that Cincinnati did not have the power to tax Schaad, a nonresident, under home rule authority.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
Despite five decades of ostensible home rule, Congress has long intervened in the District of Columbia’s governance, using its constitutional right of jurisdiction over the nation’s capital to overturn decisions made by local officials.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 7 June 2023
The home rule charter, which effectively serves as the city’s constitution, was adopted and approved by St. Paul voters on Nov. 3, 1970, and became effective June 6, 1972.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2024
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“Home rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20rule. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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