as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
adolescence is typically an awkward time for young people, as they are making the difficult transition from the dependency of childhood to the independency of adulthood
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Recent Examples of independency
This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2022
Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021
His seemingly daily attacks on freedom of speech, the independency of the judiciary, the right to vote and other pillars of our constitutional system are bolstered by an intensely loyal fan base.
—Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
ABC News, 10 Apr. 2022
Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021
His seemingly daily attacks on freedom of speech, the independency of the judiciary, the right to vote and other pillars of our constitutional system are bolstered by an intensely loyal fan base.
—Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independency
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The implant aims to restore autonomy by allowing users to control digital devices through thought alone.Marie Boran, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Frame the Conversation Around Safety Emphasize how planning protects their autonomy and can help prevent injury like a fall or sudden health issue like stroke.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both parents and kids will enjoy the relatable themes as a tween with a disability fights for her independence and her parents fight for her rights.Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Creative Minds of Tomorrow program, initiated during India’s 75th year of independence, is being expanded to support 100 young talents.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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You’re definitely not allowed to claim sovereignty.Katie Hunt, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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This resilience not only reduces downtime but also supports compliance with strict data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, making Azure Local a robust solution for mission-critical environments.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And this time, freedom might just be within their reach.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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True freedom is not available to Aaron, not now and maybe not ever, and this little taste of it feels too good to let go.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Independency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independency. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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