Broad term for governing oneself or a group independently, without external control. Used for political entities, organizations, and abstract concepts of self-rule.
See also: 官治
The region gained autonomy.
大学の自治は守られるべきだ。
University autonomy should be protected.
local autonomy
Abbreviation of 地方自治. Refers specifically to the self-governing powers of local public entities (prefectures, municipalities) under Japanese law.
See also: 地方自治
地方自治の本旨に基づき、条例が制定された。
The ordinance was enacted based on the principle of local autonomy.
In that village, the residents govern themselves.
The government granted the region autonomy.
The residents tried to protect their autonomy.
neighborhood council; residents' association · student council
autonomous region; territory
self-governing student dormitory
autonomous prefecture; autonomous region
autonomy; right of self-government
autonomous county (of China)
thirty-percent autonomy of local governments
local autonomy; local self-government
neighborhood association fees; residents' association dues