1. The right and power of a local community or municipality to govern itself and make decisions about its own affairs with minimal interference from central or national government
The reform granted local autonomy to municipalities, allowing them to set their own tax policies.
A reforma concedeu autonomia local aos municípios, permitindo que estabelecessem suas próprias políticas fiscais.
2. Self-governance exercised by regional or local administrative divisions
Local autonomy strengthens democratic participation at the grassroots level.
A autonomia local fortalece a participação democrática no nível comunitário.