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 1887, Black Eatonville and white Maitland chose cooperation, self-governance and mutual respect by helping establish Historic Eatonville’s future.
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John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
The town’s commitment to self-governance and cultural preservation shaped the life and work of its most famous resident, Zora Neale Hurston.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Apr. 2026
Scott Michelman, legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia, said the situation underscores the city’s limits on self-governance.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Being a gracious loser is crucial to maintaining democracy and self-governance.
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New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
The town’s commitment to self-governance and cultural preservation shaped the life and work of its most famous resident, Zora Neale Hurston.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Apr. 2026
Scott Michelman, legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia, said the situation underscores the city’s limits on self-governance.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Being a gracious loser is crucial to maintaining democracy and self-governance.
—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-governance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
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Unlike physical aggression, coercive control operates through monitoring, intimidation, isolation, guilt and restrictions on a partner’s autonomy.
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Today, Tibet retains autonomy but remains under political, military, and administrative control from China.
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Hezbollah denounces the deal as a threat to Lebanese sovereignty, while Israeli leaders vow not to cede ‘a millimeter’ until the group is fully disarmed.
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Hernandez frames message sovereignty as the answer to a question every leader needs to sit with.
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Unlike the 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain, both Florida colonies remained loyal to the British Crown throughout the American Revolution, according to historian and author Mike Bunn.
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The marker commemorates those who fought for independence in the Revolutionary War.
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Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
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And so really the differences that freedom represents to every American but all represented under that one flag.
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