autonomy · noun
Meanings and examples
The freedom to make decisions and act without being controlled by others.
The school gives teachers considerable autonomy in choosing activities that suit the needs of their classes.
Working from home increased her autonomy, although she still had to meet the same agreed deadlines.
The regional office sought greater autonomy over how it used funds allocated by the central administration.
Respecting a person's autonomy means taking their informed choices seriously even when you disagree with them.
Forms
- autonomy uncountable noun