self-governance

Definitions

The exercise of authority or control over oneself; autonomy.

Government of a state or community by its own people; self-rule.

Examples

The indigenous community has long fought for the right to self-governance over their ancestral lands.

Effective self-governance requires a high level of trust and transparency among all members of the organization.

The new policy aims to promote self-governance by allowing local schools to manage their own budgets.

Synonyms

autonomy self-rule sovereignty independence self-determination home rule self-reliance

Antonyms

dependence subjugation subordination servitude captivity control oppression