For Autonomy we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Developmental Psychology, Ethics, Geography, Health Insurance, Middle East, Political and Sexual Health.

Autonomy (Anthromorphemics)

Taking commands from only one authoritative source, oneself, and rejecting all attempts to override one's autonomy. Moral autonomy entails making the final decisions about what one should do. Political autonomy entails having the liberty to act upon the decision one has made.

Autonomy (Anthropology)

Taking commands from only one authoritative source, oneself, and rejecting all attempts to override one's autonomy. Moral autonomy entails making the final decisions about what one should do. Political autonomy entails having the liberty to act upon the decision one has made.

Autonomy (Developmental Psychology)

The ability to function independently without control by others.

Autonomy (Ethics)

The ability to freely determine one’s own course in life.Etymologically, it goes back to the Greek words for "self" and "law." This term is most strongly associated with Immanuel Kant, for whom it meant the ability to give the moral law to oneself.

Autonomy (Geography)

Partial self-government

Autonomy (Health Insurance)

An ethical principle which, when applied to managed care, states that managed care organizations and their providers have a duty to respect the right of their members to make decisions about the course of their lives.3

Autonomy (Middle East)

The right of a nation to govern itself; independence.

Autonomy (Political)

A limited form of self-government. In the U.S. states have a certain autonomy, which allows them to make their own laws regarding local matters. In international affairs, the Palestinians have been promised autonomy in Gaza, formerly occupied by Israel. Autonomy does not usually extend to control over foreign affairs.

Autonomy (Sexual Health)

The ability to freely exercise one's own will.

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