Definitions

1. noun

The doctrine that the individual is the ultimate source of authority and that the self is the best judge of what is right or wrong.

“The psychologist’s theory of organonomy emphasized the importance of individual autonomy in decision-making.”

2. noun

A state of being in harmony with one’s own nature and the natural world.

“The artist sought to achieve a state of organonomy in her work by incorporating elements of nature and her personal experiences.”