1. A territorial or administrative subdivision of a country that has a degree of self-governance and independence while remaining part of a larger state
The autonomous division was granted the right to manage its own local affairs.
A divisão autônoma recebeu o direito de gerenciar seus próprios assuntos locais.
2. In military context, a military unit with independent command structure and operational capacity
The autonomous division operated independently during the military campaign.
A divisão autônoma operou independentemente durante a campanha militar.