Freedom of action (8)

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autonomy

'freedom of action' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for autonomy that I've seen before include "'Independence, self-sufficiency (8)'" , "Self-rule" , "form of self-control" , "Self-determination" , "Independence, freedom to govern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, the USA Today, The Telegraph and the Newsday.com.

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