home rule
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But Denmark granted it home rule in 1979, and its 57,000 inhabitants retain the right to vote for independence.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, and then became a county of Denmark, before gaining home rule in 1979.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Bonar Law was both a true believer in the Ulster cause and a shrewd political operator, who correctly perceived that home rule could be used to bring down Asquith and the Liberals.
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2024
In 1979, the island was granted home rule, and 30 years later, Greenland became a self-governing entity.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024
He was a Union-loving Democrat, and a firm believer in the doctrine of home rule in the Territories.
From The Middle Period 1817-1858 by Burgess, John William
