non-self-governing

Definition of non-self-governingnext

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Recent Examples of non-self-governing With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories. Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
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Adjective
  • Many executives, consultants, and subject-matter experts have long considered writing a book, but traditional publishing timelines often stretch into years.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The letter, which CNBC obtained before it was publicly released, asked Warsh pointed, detailed questions about 10 different subject areas to be answered for his confirmation hearing at the Senate Banking Committee, where Warren is the ranking Democrat.
    Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Whether or not a school-age child spends their school day on a screen shouldn’t be dependent on where mom or dad can find a job.
    Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Each setting gave her a clearer view of where mental health systems were failing the people most dependent on them.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Burnout now consumes American physicians, who are overworked, nonautonomous and adrift without help.
    Aaron Rothstein, wsj.com, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The absence of access for nonautonomous conferences like the American Athletic Conference has also been a point of contention.
    Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 14 May 2021

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“Non-self-governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non-self-governing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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