1. The practice of governing oneself or one's own group without external control or interference
The indigenous community achieved self-governance over their territorial lands.
A comunidade indígena conquistou o autogoverno sobre suas terras territoriais.
2. The ability or right of a person or group to make decisions about their own affairs
Self-governance is a fundamental principle of democratic societies.
O autogoverno é um princípio fundamental das sociedades democráticas.
3. Autonomous administration or control by a group, region, or institution
The university operates under self-governance with minimal government intervention.
A universidade opera sob autogoverno com interferência governamental mínima.