autonomy
/əˈtɑnəmi/
the right or condition of self-government; independence
autonomy in a sentence
“The department was granted autonomy to make its own decisions.”
Origin of autonomy
Greek autonomia from autonomos (self-governing), from autos (self) + nomos (law)
Related Words
autocracy
a system of government by one person with absolute power
oligarchy
a government in which power is held by a small group
plutocracy
government by the wealthy; a ruling wealthy class
meritocracy
government or holding of power by people selected based on ability
despotism
the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly
tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule