self-regulation
nounEtymology From self- + regulation.
1
The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
- Near-synonym: willpower
2
The regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
- Near-synonyms: self-governance; autonomy
3
The regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
- Near-synonym: automation