home rule

Example Sentences

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Local leaders have protested the move, calling it an unprecedented intrusion on home rule.

From Salon

Remarkably for Florida’s profound level of diversity, Florida has not had a single Black or non-white governor since “home rule” was reestablished in 1885…

From Salon

In 1979, a referendum on home rule gave Greenland control of most policies within the territory, with Denmark retaining control over foreign affairs and defence.

From BBC

They had no choice but to pursue home rule, even at risk of fracturing or destroying their own party.

From Salon

Serrott agreed, finding that the law was only designed to prevent cities from exercising home rule.

From Seattle Times