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self-rule

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun self-rule has 1 sense
  1. self-government, self-determination, self-rule - government of a country by its own people
    --1 is a kind of autonomy, liberty
    --1 has particulars: sovereignty; local option; home rule

Definitions from the Web

Self-Rule

Definition:

Self-rule refers to the ability and right of individuals or communities to govern themselves independently, making decisions and laws without external influence or control.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. Independence or autonomy in governing.
  2. A principle or ideology advocating for the right to self-governance.

Usage:

- Many countries in the post-colonial era have fought for self-rule, aiming to gain independence from their colonial rulers.
- The desire for self-rule led to the formation of various grassroots movements advocating for communal autonomy.
- As a basic human right, self-rule enables individuals to have a say in the decision-making process that affects their lives.

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