independence-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: freedom

Commentary: INDEPENDENCE[+event] independency - freedom from control or influence of another or other

Examples:
Her financial independence was difficult to maintain.
When George wanted to assert his independence stayed up way past bedtime.
George's independence lasted only one night.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: end of the American Revolution

Commentary: INDEPENDENCE[+event] the successful ending of the American Revolution

Examples:
They maintained close relations with England even after independence.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: city in Missouri

Commentary: a city in western Missouri

Examples:
The beginning of the Santa Fe Trail is in Independence, Missouri.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3