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Autonomy (Noun)

Immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The small country's declaration of independence was a significant step towards gaining autonomy from its colonial rulers.
Autonomy was one of the key points negotiated in the peace treaty between the warring nations.
The state government granted autonomy to the indigenous community, allowing them to self-govern their lands and culture.
The new policy granted autonomy to each department, giving them control over their budgets and project timelines.
The region's status as an autonomous province gave its local government a degree of autonomy in making decisions.

Personal independence.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

She valued her autonomy and preferred making her own life choices without interference from others.
As an adult, he finally had the autonomy to decide his career path and live the life he wanted.
The country's shift towards a democratic system was a significant step towards gaining national autonomy.
Her decision to move to a new city gave her the autonomy she needed to reinvent herself and start fresh.
The artist's autonomy in choosing her projects allowed her to express her creativity freely and sincerely.