自治権 (じちけん, jichiken) Japanese meaning: autonomy | KotomoraThe region gained autonomy.
We should grant the right of self-government to ethnic minorities.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉が自治権を持つfor a region/body to have autonomy
This region has its own autonomy.
自治権を認めるto grant/recognize autonomy
The government granted the state a certain degree of autonomy.
自治権を行使するto exercise autonomy
The municipality exercised its autonomy to enact an ordinance.
自治権を侵害するto infringe upon someone's autonomy
The central government was criticized for infringing on local autonomy.