noun as in strong fondness

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autonomous, decentralized

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Example:The city had been struggling to achieve greater autonomy from the central government, but it was still heavily influenced by the intendant's decrees.

Definition:Independent; self-governing; not subject to external control or influence.

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Example:The move towards a decentralized system was meant to reduce the power of the intendants and give more local control.

Definition:Arranged or formed so that authority or functions are exercised primarily by the local level rather than by the central government.

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