autonomy

noun/ɔˈtɑnəmi/

Frequency rank: #4,983 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the right or ability to make one's own choices and act independently.

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Example sentence

The new policy gives employees more autonomy to make decisions without asking their manager.

Synonyms & related words

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