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Definition of: autonomy
(ô·ton′ə·mē) noun plural ·mies
1. The condition or quality of being autonomous; especially the power or right of self–government.
2. A self–governing community or local group in a particular sphere, as in religion, education, etc.
3. Self–determination, as of the will. [ < Gk. autonomia independence <autonomos. See AUTONOMOUS.]
—au·ton′o·mist noun
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