exemption from arbitrary control
1independence — n. 1. Freedom, liberty, self direction, exemption from arbitrary control. 2. Non dependence, distinctness, separation, unconditioned state. 3. Competence (of income), easy circumstances, ease …
2freedom — [frē′dəm] n. [ME fredom < OE freodom: see FREE & DOM] 1. the state or quality of being free; esp., a) exemption or liberation from the control of some other person or some arbitrary power; liberty; independence b) exemption from arbitrary… …
3liberty — lib·er·ty n pl ties 1 a: freedom from external (as governmental) restraint, compulsion, or interference in engaging in the pursuits or conduct of one s choice to the extent that they are lawful and not harmful to others b: enjoyment of the rights …
4freedom — /free deuhm/, n. 1. the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint: He won his freedom after a retrial. 2. exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc. 3. the power to determine… …
5freedom — /ˈfridəm / (say freeduhm) noun 1. civil liberty, as opposed to subjection to an arbitrary or despotic government. 2. political or national independence. 3. a particular immunity or other privilege enjoyed, as by a city or corporation. 4. personal …
6freedom — free•dom [[t]ˈfri dəm[/t]] n. 1) the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint 2) exemption from external control 3) the power to determine action without restraint 4) gov political or national… …
7china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
8China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …
9Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… …
10Social Protection — ▪ 2006 Introduction With medical costs skyrocketing and government programs scaled back, citizens bore more responsibility for their health care costs; irregular migration, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling posed challenges for… …
