independency

American  

[in-di-pen-duhn-see] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dən si /

noun

PLURAL

independencies

1. independence.

2. a territory not under the control of any other power.

3. (initial capital letter)

   1. the principle that the individual congregation or church is an autonomous and equalitarian society free from any external ecclesiastical control.

   2. the polity based on this principle.

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independency ¹ British  

/ ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsɪ /

noun

1. a territory or state free from the control of any other power

2. another word for independence

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Independency ² British  

/ ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsɪ /

noun

1. (esp in the Congregational Church) the principle upholding the independence of each local church or congregation

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Etymology

Origin of independency

First recorded in 1605–15; independ(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

There was a first reading in New York in August 2019, with the principal actors, including Crystal Lucas-Perry as the irascible and obstinate John Adams, leader of the “independency” faction.

From New York Times

But it is not the case that “cats skew toward independency,” in the words of a new study on cat social behavior.

From Washington Post

He said the efforts were driven more by consideration for energy independency and job creation rather than reducing carbon emissions.

From Reuters

"This is the idea of helping people to obtain independency and the skills they need," she told senators.

From Washington Post

“That’s what Mr. Tripp says. He’s got this shotgun he waves around like Ulysses S. Grant, saying how he’ll fight to protect our homes and such. He’s about ready to declare independency.”

From Literature