autonomy autonomy /əˈtɑːnəmi/

noun

1. () Immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence  ( autonomy , liberty )
   immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
     The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and liberty.
   The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and liberty.
   
2. Personal independence  ( autonomy , self-direction , self-sufficiency , self-reliance )
   personal independence