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   independence

   /ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the fact or state of being independent: "Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816" Similar self-governmentself-rulehome ruleself-legislationself-determinationsovereigntyautonomynon-alignmentfreedomlibertyrare:autarkyself-sufficiencyself-relianceself-supportself-sustenanceself-standingOpposite dependencesubserviencedependence

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from independent, partly on the pattern of French indépendance.

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