home rule

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A Danish colony until 1953, Greenland gained home rule 26 years later and is contemplating eventually loosening its ties with Denmark.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

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 • Jan. 8, 2025

Are there any other issues besides home rule and statehood that you’ll want to focus on?

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2024

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

Besides this, the Douglas idea of "popular sovereignty," or, as we now call it, home rule, in the Territories, had won many adherents.

From The Middle Period 1817-1858 by Burgess, John William