to be unable to help oneself; beyond one's control; involuntarily; can't help but do something

the power to make one's own decisions or manage one's own affairs; the right of self-determination; sovereignty

to maintain one's independence and act on one's own initiative; to be self-reliant and not rely on external forces, often used to describe the sovereignty of a country or political party

The capacity to act independently or with self-direction

the part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes

the power of a sovereign nation to determine its own customs tariffs and manage its own customs administration and revenue

the decision-making power of an enterprise to manage its own operations within the scope of state laws and policies

a nation that possesses its own powers of administration, lawmaking, and justice while receiving international recognition; independent country

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions like the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands; it is composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

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