home rule

• Terme politique désignant le droit d'une région, d'un territoire ou d'une ville à se gouverner en interne sans l'intervention du gouvernement central ou national.

A political term referring to the power of a region, territory, or city to govern itself internally, without interference from a central or national government.

1. Self-governmentB2formal

   The power of a region or territory to govern itself internally, while remaining part of a larger national state.

   autonomie interne

   • The region was granted home rule after years of negotiation.
   • Home rule allowed the local parliament to make decisions on education and healthcare.
   • The debate over home rule has been a central issue in the country's politics.