as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another adolescence is typically an awkward time for young people, as they are making the difficult transition from the dependency of childhood to the independency of adulthood

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Recent Examples of independency This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency. ABC News, 10 Apr. 2022 Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021 His seemingly daily attacks on freedom of speech, the independency of the judiciary, the right to vote and other pillars of our constitutional system are bolstered by an intensely loyal fan base. Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
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Noun
  • Instead, managers should empower teams with clear goals, autonomy and accountability.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Even so, ever since Trump took office for a second time and started to consolidate his control over the entire federal government—including supposedly independent agencies—the autonomy of the Fed has again been called into question.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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  • Still, activists among these communities frequently accuse the government of oppression, while others have taken up arms in the name of greater autonomy or even independence.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
  • This funding will help provide the tools and resources these new young adults need to obtain temporary housing, bridging the gap between foster care and independence.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
  • With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Throughout his directing career, Eastwood has translated his belief in personal responsibility and personal freedom—an ideal of independence—into art.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
  • This is suitable for gamers who want the freedom of a wireless connection but with the agility of a USB connection.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

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“Independency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independency. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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