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self-determination

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﹒The process by which a person controls their own life and makes their own decisions.

﹒The right of a people or nation to decide its own political status and form of government without external interference.

Examples

﹒The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law.

﹒The students were encouraged to exercise self-determination in choosing their own research projects.

﹒Many indigenous groups are fighting for the right to self-determination over their ancestral lands.

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