home rule

home rule

n.

The principle or practice of self-government in the internal affairs of a dependent country or other political unit.

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home rule

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) self-government, esp in domestic affairs

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US Government the partial autonomy of cities and (in some states) counties, under which they manage their own affairs, with their own charters, etc., within the limits set by the state constitution and laws

3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the partial autonomy sometimes granted to a national minority or a colony

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Home Rule

n

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) self-government for Ireland: the goal of the Irish Nationalists from about 1870 to 1920

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

home rule - self-government in local matters by a city or county that is part of a national government self-determination, self-government, self-rule - government of a political unit by its own people

Translations

home rule n → autogoverno, autonomia

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home rule n → autogoverno, autonomia