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Personal autonomy

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003729

The capacity of an individual to make independent decisions about their own life, body, and choices, free from external coercion or undue influence. This fundamental right is recognized in many legal systems and is often protected by constitutional provisions, such as the right to privacy. It underpins concepts like informed consent in medical treatment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003729
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003729",
  "term": "Personal autonomy",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The capacity of an individual to make independent decisions about their own life, body, and choices, free from external coercion or undue influence. This fundamental right is recognized in many legal systems and is often protected by constitutional provisions, such as the right to privacy. It underpins concepts like informed consent in medical treatment.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/personal-autonomy/"
}

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