autonomy

Synonyms for autonomy: independence, self-governance, sovereignty, self-determination, freedom, liberty.

Definitions

The right or condition of self-government.

Personal freedom from external control or influence; independence.

The capacity of an agent to make informed, uncoerced decisions.

The new management style gives employees more autonomy to make decisions in their daily tasks.

The region was granted a degree of political autonomy after years of negotiation.

True personal autonomy requires the ability to think critically and act according to one's own values.