Dependence and Self-governance

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Dependence noun - The quality or state of needing something or someone.

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Self-governance is an antonym for dependence.

Self-governance noun - The state of being free from the control or power of another.

Usage example: despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony

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Dependence is an antonym for self-governance.

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