dautonomie
Dautonomie is a term used in political theory, organizational studies, and related fields to denote a condition or policy framework in which subunits or individuals exercise a substantial degree of self-governance while remaining within a larger, shared structure.
The phrase derives from d'autonomie, French for "of autonomy." In scholarly discussions it is used to distinguish
In political contexts, dautonomie describes devolutionary arrangements that grant subnational entities legislative or administrative powers, bounded
In educational or social-policy discourse, dautonomie is used to promote learner or citizen empowerment, encouraging self-directed
Critics argue that dautonomie can create fragmentation or governance gaps if overlapping authorities are not well
Related concepts include autonomy, decentralization, federalism, subsidiarity, and self-government.