independently

/ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt/

adjective

  1. not dependent: such as

  2. not subject to control by others : self-governing

  3. not affiliated with a larger controlling unit

free independent sovereign autonomous mean not subject to the rule or control of another. free stresses the complete absence of external rule and the full right to make all of one's own decisions. independent implies a standing alone; applied to a state it implies lack of connection with any other having power to interfere with its citizens, laws, or policies.