self-determinismn.

1874 Theol. Rev. Oct. 514 This [sc. supernatural volition], however, so far from being considered by some advocates of self-determinism an answer, is just what they explicitly contend for.

1919 Times 3 May 13/2 We talk of self-determinism for Russia, and yet the effect of our policy..is to give Finns..the first opportunity of occupying the Russian capital.

1922 A. A. Luce Bergson's Doctr. of Intuition ii. 56 Self-determinism is often merely determinism disguised, flavoured to suit the tastes of ethicists.

1964 Jerusalem Post 19 Apr. 5/6 In a section of the country where..nostalgia for the past is as strong as present realities, Goldwater's battle cry to return to the individualism and self-determinism of the past is very appealing.

1997 Courier-Jrnl. (Louisville, Kentucky) 13 June d1/1 We view education as the single most important factor in achieving self-determinism and self-sufficiency.

2017 Independent (Nexis) 24 May (Comment section) 27 This aggressive ideology of self-determinism flourishes in America particularly because it props up the myth of the American dream.