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self-determination

[self-di-tur-muh-ney-shuhn, self-] / ˈsɛlf dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf- /


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With 90% of the votes counted, the party, whose name means "self determination", was on 50.8%, meaning a third term in power for its leader, Albin Kurti.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet and Mi’kmaq view legislative debate this week, ahead of the midterm elections, as their best opportunity for establishing rights to self determination.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

Even now, Mr. Ducey is meeting resistance in a state that prizes self determination.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2020

“Her marriage — and her decision to stay in the United States — were the ultimate acts of self determination and love,” the senator wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2019

Because we can find no place in our philosophy and logic for self determination shall we cease to be scientists and close our eyes to the evidence?

From Manhood of Humanity. by Korzybski, Alfred




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