independence
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
・UK /ˌɪndɪ'pendəns/
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n. (u.)Uncountable NounHaving the freedom to make your own decisions
In a democratic form of government, people have a great deal of independence
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state of not relying on others for financial support or assistance.
She values her independence and prefers to live alone.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe ability to act without being influenced by others; impartiality.
The judge maintained independence throughout the trial.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe quality of having one's own thoughts and opinions, and not being easily influenced by others.
His independence of mind allowed him to challenge conventional wisdom.
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How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
- Its wealth is the product of decades of planning by a party that's been in power since independence.
Its wealth is the product of decades of planning by a party that's been in power since independence.
- Its wealth is the product of decades of planning by a party that's been in power since independence.
Its wealth is the product of decades of planning by a party that's been in power since independence.
Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
- such as this, we must ensure that that independence is maintained and we do not prejudice decisions.
such as this, we must ensure that that independence is maintained and we do not prejudice decisions.
- and even in sensitive cases such as this, we must ensure that that independence is maintained and we don't prejudice decisions.
and even in sensitive cases such as this, we must ensure that that independence is maintained and we don't prejudice decisions.
What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ
- In 2060, the three successor states to pre-independence India will have 2.3 billion people versus China's 1.2 billion, guaranteeing profound changes to the global economy.
In 2060, the three successor states to pre-independence India will have 2.3 billion people versus China's 1.2 billion, guaranteeing profound changes to the global economy.
- In 2060, the three successor states to pre-independence India will have 2.3 billion people versus China's 1.2 billion, guaranteeing profound changes to the global economy.
In 2060, the three successor states to pre-independence India will have 2.3 billion people versus China's 1.2 billion, guaranteeing profound changes to the global economy.
Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
- Plus, dying before all of your children are able to take care of themselves is not great for the survival rates of any offspring who haven't reached independence.
Plus, dying before all of your children are able to take care of themselves is not great for the survival rates of any offspring who haven't reached independence.
- of any offspring who haven't reached independence.
of any offspring who haven't reached independence.
Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace
- But the the issue of Cross-Strait is he's not wavering from the DPP, his party's position that Taiwan is essentially, I'm not saying that they're calling for independence, but it's de facto independence.
But the the issue of Cross-Strait is he's not wavering from the DPP, his party's position that Taiwan is essentially, I'm not saying that they're calling for independence, but it's de facto independence.
- But the issue across strait is he's not wavering from the DPP, his party's position, that Taiwan is essentially, essentially I'm not saying that they're calling for independence,
But the issue across strait is he's not wavering from the DPP, his party's position, that Taiwan is essentially, essentially I'm not saying that they're calling for independence,
How solar energy got so cheap
- With Project Independence, as it was called,
With Project Independence, as it was called,
- But before the US could really test Maycock's idea, President Reagan canceled Project Independence.
But before the US could really test Maycock's idea, President Reagan canceled Project Independence.
ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor
- so you might as well master this and immerse yourself in this world where you can learn to use your finances in a way that gives you freedom and the independence that you want.
so you might as well master this and immerse yourself in this world where you can learn to use your finances in a way that gives you freedom and the independence that you want.
Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
- Irish independence, and many of their members had participated in the Easter Rising, won
Irish independence, and many of their members had participated in the Easter Rising, won
- Irish independence, and many of their members had participated in the Easter Rising, won
Irish independence, and many of their members had participated in the Easter Rising, won
Australia: Country or Continent?
- But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire
But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire
- But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire
But anyway... this is no such issue for Australia. Gaining independence from the British Empire
Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
- That's how we can dismiss some independence movements as frivolous or illegal but allow some others, if they pass the rules and concerns and even whims of the most powerful members of the United Nations Club.
That's how we can dismiss some independence movements as frivolous or illegal but allow some others, if they pass the rules and concerns and even whims of the most powerful members of the United Nations Club.
- That's how we can dismiss some independence movement as frivolous or illegal, but allow some others,
That's how we can dismiss some independence movement as frivolous or illegal, but allow some others,