au·ton·o·my 
/ɑˈtɑ:nəmi/ noun
/ɑˈtɑ:nəmi/ noun [noncount] 1 : the state of existing or acting separately from others : independence
▪ a teacher who encourages individual autonomy 2 : the power or right of a country, group, etc., to govern itself
▪ The territory has been granted autonomy.
▪ a teacher who encourages individual autonomy
▪ The territory has been granted autonomy.
