semiautonomy

semiautonomy
/sem'ee aw ton"euh mee, sem'uy-/, n., pl. semiautonomies.
1. the quality or state of being semiautonomous.
2. a semiautonomous system of government.
[1945-50; SEMI- + AUTONOMY]

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