1. Self-governance 2. The freedom from conditions that threaten objectivity or the appearance of objectivity. Such threats to objectivity must be managed at the individual auditor, engagement, functio [..]

1630s, "fact of not depending on others or another, self-support and self-government;" see independent + -ence. Earlier in same sense was independency (1610s). U.S. Independence Day (July 4, [..]

Freedom from the control or influence of others.

state or situation of being free.

See statistical independence, independent variable.

freedom from control or influence of another or others the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence&quot [..]

The freedom from conditions that threaten the ability of the internal audit activity to carry out internal audit responsibilities in an unbiased manner.​

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The lack of a relationship between two or more variables. For example, annual snow fall and the Yankee's season record are independent, but annual snow fall and coat sales are not independent.

ruling, guiding, or governing oneself; free of rule by any other government.

Freedom from the control, influence or support of interested parties. Journalists are expected to avoid reporting on matters in which they may have a financial stake, personal/familial ties, or intell [..]

(n) freedom from control or influence of another or others(n) the successful ending of the American Revolution(n) a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail

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In the most general usage, freedom to act without control or influence from others, to be free to make decisions and act without external constraint. In the business world, independence has come to have a specialized meaning. It is most commonly understood to mean freedom from conflicting interests - the specialized case of having the ability to ma [..]

"Independence" means the extent to which persons with mental retardation or developmental disabilities exert control and choice over their own lives.

Not depending on another•‚with various shades of meaning.' (OED, p. 836) Normal developmental milestones such as weaning, walking, talking, etc. can be seen as a series of events which enable the child to achieve increased individuation, autonomy and self-regulation. Throughout the four planes of development, the child and young adult cont [..]

Freedom from control by an outside influence (for example, judges should be independent of the influence of the government when deciding cases)

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interfer [..]

A CDP in California, US. A city in Iowa, US. A city in Kansas, US. A city in Kentucky, US. A town in Louisiana, US. A city in Minnesota, US. A city in Missouri, US. A town in New York, [..]

 A state whereby a country and its inhabitants are able to self-govern.