independency
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- noun
- /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsi/
- Archaic
- I trust, Caesar, when you're through converting the poor fellow to independency that you'll give the opposition a fair crack at him.
Examples
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The independence movement sought to achieve independency from colonial rule after several decades of struggle.
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On the motion to postpone indefinitely the resolution on independency or proceed with the debate, all those in favor of debate say "yea," all those for postponement say "nay."
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The historian Nicholas Tindal said, "Sir Joseph maintained a professed independency upon both parties, Whig and Tory, but he was more apt than any man in the House to speak his sentiments freely."
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In her speech, she emphasized the importance of our nation's independency and the need for self-governance.
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They celebrated their independency by organizing a festival that showcased their unique culture and heritage.
Synonyms
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Being free from unfair rules or control by government
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Freedom from control by others, for example when a country is free or a person supports themselves
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4.3
The right of a group or nation to choose their government
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Freedom to make your own decisions and act independently
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A group or region that makes and follows its own rules without outside control
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Not having to do something a rule requires
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A situation where a region or country is not controlled by another country
Antonyms
How Independent
Surface Forms
Morphology
independency = independent (transparent) = in + depend + ent + cy
The noun is a straightforward state noun formed from the adjective 'independent'.
Etymology
Independency comes from the prefix in- meaning 'not' and the root depend meaning 'to rely on', the same idea you see in the common word 'depend'. So independency is the state of 'not relying' on others — being free to act on your own.