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Freedom and independence

autarky

noun

the state of economic independence from other countries or areas

freedom

noun

the right to do what you want, make your own decisions, and express your own opinions

independence

noun

freedom from control by another country or organization

liberty

noun

the freedom to think or behave in the way that you want and not be controlled by a government or by other people

scope

noun

the opportunity or freedom that is needed to do or develop something

autonomy

noun

the power to make your own decisions

free will

noun

the idea that people can choose what to do and are responsible for their own actions, especially compared to the theory that everything people do is already decided by God or fate

release

noun

a feeling of freedom that you have after a difficult or emotional experience

emancipation

noun

the process of giving freedom and rights to someone

carte blanche

noun

the freedom to do what you want in a particular situation

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