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noun
The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Synonyms: self-command, self-control, self-discipline, self-mastery, willpower
Antonyms: undisciplinedness
noun
The regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Synonyms: self-governance, autonomy
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Synonyms: automation
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbh-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English regulation English self-regulation From self- + regulation.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
