Autonomy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Self-government The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision. The capacity of a system to make a decision about its actions without the involvement of another system or operator.
Example sentence: The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.
Liberty
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The condition of being free from control or restrictions.The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.The condition of being free to act, believe or express oneself as one chooses.Freedom from excess government control.A short period when a sailor is allowed ashore.A breach of social convention (often liberties).
Example sentence: It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people - women as well as men.