🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

個人の自律

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kojin no jiritsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Personal Autonomy/ˈpɜːrsənl ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"個人の自律は民主主義社会において重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability of an individual to make their own choices and govern themselves.

    "In a democratic society, personal autonomy is a fundamental right that allows individuals to make decisions about their own lives."
  2. 2

    A principle in ethics and law that emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and self-determination.

    "The debate over medical consent often revolves around the concept of personal autonomy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'personal' derives from the Latin 'personalis', meaning 'of a person', while 'autonomy' comes from the Greek 'autonomia', meaning 'self-governance'. The concept has evolved through philosophical discourse, emphasizing individual freedom and self-determination.

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