The autonomy
Example: The autonomy of the city allowed it to make its own laws.
Definition
"The autonomy" refers to the condition or quality of being self-governing or independent, especially in the context of political or organizational control. It signifies the ability of a city, group, or individual to make decisions and rules without external influence or control.
Etymology
The word "autonomy" comes from the Greek words 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' It originally described self-governance and has been used in philosophy to discuss the capacity of rational agents to govern themselves. Did you know? The concept of 'autonomy' has been central to philosophical discussions about freedom and moral responsibility.
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"The autonomy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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