autonomy

• Nom désignant le droit ou l'état de se gouverner soi-même, d'être indépendant ou libre de prendre ses propres décisions, notamment dans des contextes politique, personnel ou organisationnel.

A noun referring to the right or condition of self-government, independence, or the freedom to make one's own decisions, especially in a political, personal, or organizational context.

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1. Self-governanceB2formal

   The right or condition of self-government, especially of a region or organization.

   Autonomie (gouvernance)

   • The region was granted autonomy after years of negotiation.
   • The university has academic autonomy in designing its curriculum.
   • The country's constitution guarantees autonomy for local provinces.

   Synonymeshome ruleindependenceself-determinationself-governmentself-rulesovereignty

   Antonymesdependencedependencyhegemonyservitudesubjectionsubjugationsubordinationvassalage

2. Personal independenceB2formal

   The ability to make one's own decisions and act independently.

   Autonomie personnelle

   • Teenagers often seek more autonomy from their parents.
   • She values her autonomy in the workplace.
   • The patient regained autonomy after completing physical therapy.

   Synonymesfreedomindependenceself-determinationself-relianceself-rule

   Antonymesdependencedependencysubjectionsubordinationsubservience