home rule
self-government in local matters by a city, province, state, colony, or the like.
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How to use home rule in a sentence
The king was supported in his opinion by Walter Asquith, who has been the firm champion of home rule.
Ways of War and Peace | Delia AustrianUnder his leadership a home-rule bill for Ireland was passed by the Commons in spite of the most bitter opposition.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8 | VariousNext, I have explained the rise of the present home rule movement, and its dependence on agrarian agitation.
Is Ulster Right? | AnonymousIn the old days Ireland was refused home rule because she was too poor.
Home Rule | Harold SpenderIs it not likely that it is home rule that will save her in the future?
Home Rule | Harold Spender
British Dictionary definitions for home rule (1 of 2)
self-government, esp in domestic affairs
US government the partial autonomy of cities and (in some states) counties, under which they manage their own affairs, with their own charters, etc, within the limits set by the state constitution and laws
the partial autonomy sometimes granted to a national minority or a colony
British Dictionary definitions for Home Rule (2 of 2)
self-government for Ireland: the goal of the Irish Nationalists from about 1870 to 1920
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