independent — [in΄dē pen′dənt, in΄dipen′dənt] adj. [ML independens: see IN 2 & DEPENDENT] 1. free from the influence, control, or determination of another or others; specif., a) free from the rule of another; controlling or governing oneself; self governing b) … English World dictionary
independent — independently, adv. /in di pen deuhnt/, adj. 1. not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. 2. not subject to another s authority or jurisdiction;… … Universalium
independent — in•de•pend•ent [[t]ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt[/t]] adj. 1) not influenced or controlled by others; thinking or acting for oneself 2) not depending or contingent upon something else 3) not relying on another for aid or support 4) refusing to be under… … From formal English to slang
Income inequality in the United States — is the extent to which income, most commonly measured by household or individual, is distributed in an uneven manner. While there seems to be consensus among social scientists that some degree of income inequality is needed, the extent of income… … Wikipedia
Income disparity — or wage gap is a term used to describe inequities and asymmetry in the distribution of wealth and income between socio economic groups within society. The term also has many other definitions:Common examples include: *The income gap between the… … Wikipedia
Independent Catholic Churches — are Christian denominations (or ) which claim apostolic succession for their bishops but are not a part of the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, the Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Old Catholic Churches under the Archbishop of Utrecht or the… … Wikipedia
independent contractor — n: one that contracts to do work or perform a service for another and that retains total and free control over the means or methods used in doing the work or performing the service compare employee Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… … Law dictionary
Independent travel — is the umbrella term which best describes an important developing market. With the world travel market having undergone significant changes over the last few years a new type of tourist has emerged known as the free independent traveller (or… … Wikipedia
Independent living — Independent Living, as seen by its advocates, is a philosophy, a way of looking at disability and society, and a worldwide movement of people with disabilities who proclaim to work for self determination, self respect and equal opportunities. In… … Wikipedia
independent means — ➔ means * * * independent means UK US noun [plural] ► income that you have from investments, etc. rather than from a job: »He was a man of independent means … Financial and business terms
