We have self-government through our elected representatives.
b) the state of having such a government.Virtuous self-government…improves the inward constitution or character (Joseph Butler).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
self-gov·ern·ment — /ˌsɛlfˈgʌvɚnmənt/ noun [noncount] : government or control of a country, group, etc., by its own members rather than by the members of a different country, group, etc. the island s right to self government … Useful english dictionary
Self-government — Self gov ern*ment, n. 1. The act of governing one s self, or the state of being governed by one s self; self control; self command. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, government of a community, state, or nation by the joint action of the mass of people… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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