au·ton·o·my /ȯ-'tä-nə-mē/ n: the quality or state of being self-governing; esp: the right of self-government
au·ton·o·mous /-məs/ adj
au·ton·o·mous·ly adv
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.