noun
autonomy; right to self-determination
Refers to the right or power of a group, region, or entity to govern itself or make its own decisions independently.
その地域はより大きな自主権を求めている。
The region is seeking greater autonomy.
大学にはカリキュラムを決める自主権がある。
The university has the autonomy to decide its curriculum.
自主性 is the quality or spirit of independence and self-reliance, whereas 自主権 is the concrete right or power to act autonomously.
Compound of 自主 (じしゅ, 'self-reliance; independence') and 権 (けん, 'right; authority').