Autonomy is the right of a region or people to govern themselves. It is a form of self-governance that allows a region or people to make their own laws and decisions without interference from an external authority. Autonomy can be granted by a higher authority, such as a national government, or it can be achieved through a process of self-determination

Independence or self-determination, either for individuals or for ORGANIZATIONS. It is often a matter of degree rather than an absolute condition. B