Home Rule (Noun)
Meaning
Self-government in local matters by a city or county that is part of a national government.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Alaska's home rule allows the state's boroughs to exercise substantial independence from the state government.
- Many cities within the United States have moved towards home rule since the early 20th century as a means of reducing state control.
- Through an amendment to its constitution, the state of Michigan granted home rule to its cities and counties.
- Some argue that a system of home rule would allow communities to address local concerns without interference from the national government.
- By adopting home rule charters, cities can reorganize their governments without needing approval from the state legislature.