selbständig, eigengesetzlich.
Autonomie
das Recht der Selbstverwaltungskörperschaften zur Regelung ihrer eig. Angelegenheiten; das Recht nat. Minderheiten, einen Teil ihrer Angelegenheiten selbst zu regeln.
(Physiology) Relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
ETYM Greek; auto self + nomos law, governance.
1. Existing as an independent entity.
2. Of persons; free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment; SYN. self-directed, self-reliant.
3. Of political bodies; SYN. independent, self-governing, sovereign.
Independently