Personal Autonomy

**Definition:** Self-directing freedom and especially moral independence. An ethical principle holds that the autonomy of persons ought to be respected. (Bioethics Thesaurus)

**Tree numbers:** - F02.600 - I01.880.604.473.380.500 - K01.752.566.479.830.650 - N03.706.437.380.500 - N05.350.958.650

**Synonyms:** - Autonomy, Personal