autonomism
/ɔːˈtɒnəmɪz(ə)m/noun
1Autonomy as a political system or principle; advocacy of or belief in the right or condition of self-government.
2 Biology. Internal determination of the course of development of (part of) an organism. rare.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From either autonom- or ancient Greek αὐτόνομος + -ism. Compare French autonomisme.