Self-determination Definition
sĕlfdĭ-tûrmə-nāshən
noun
The act or power of making up one's own mind about what to think or do, without outside influence or compulsion.
Webster's New World
The right of a people to decide upon its own political status or form of government, without outside influence.
Webster's New World
Self determination is defined as the personal decision to do something or think a certain way.
An example of self determination is making the decision to run a marathon without asking anyone's opinion.
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Origin of Self-determination
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self- +"Ž determination
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