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self-government

[self-guhv-ern-muhnt, -er-muhnt, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈgʌv ərn mənt, -ər mənt, ˈsɛlf- /


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America’s experiment in self-government has always depended on wisdom and self-control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This is already happening in Washington, where the Home Rule Act of 1973, which gave the city limited self-government, allows Congress oversight.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

They want their own right of self-determination and self-government in their Native nations.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

That isn’t the conduct of a movement preparing for responsible self-government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The foundation of self-government was that all men were free to voice their opinions and equal in their value as citizens.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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