self-determination

self-determination
noun
  1. [mass noun]the process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government
    民族自决
    the changes cannot be made until the country's right to self-determination is recognized.
    承认该国民族自决权之前,不会做出改变。
    ■the process by which a person controls their own life
    自决;自主
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