- self-rule
- ,self-`rule noun uncountthe state in which a country or region is governed by its own people, not by people from outside
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
self-rule — [self′ro͞ol′] n. SELF GOVERNMENT … English World dictionary
self-rule — ► NOUN ▪ self government … English terms dictionary
self-rule — index freedom Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
self-rule — n [U] when a country or part of a country is governed by its own citizens … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-rule — n. = SELF GOVERNMENT 1. * * * noun government of a political unit by its own people • Syn: ↑self government, ↑self determination • Hypernyms: ↑autonomy, ↑liberty • Hyponyms: ↑sovereignty, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
self-rule — n. 1) to grant self rule 2) to enjoy self rule * * * to enjoy self rule to grant self rule … Combinatory dictionary
self-rule — N UNCOUNT Self rule is the same as self government. The agreement gives the territory limited self rule … English dictionary
self-rule — noun Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people. Britain resumed direct control of North Ireland after just nine weeks of self rule … Wiktionary
self-rule — /sɛlf ˈrul/ (say self roohl) noun achievement of independence by a former colony or dependent territory. –self ruling, adjective …
self-rule — noun Date: 1660 self government … New Collegiate Dictionary