"self-direction" meaning in All languages combined

See self-direction on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From self- + direction. Etymology templates: {{af|en|self-|direction}} self- + direction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} self-direction (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being self-directed. Tags: uncountable

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