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autonomy

/ɔːtˈɒnəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does autonomy mean?

noun

The state of being independent and self-governing; the freedom to make decisions without external control.

Example

"The company's autonomy allowed it to innovate and adapt quickly to changing market conditions."

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