The state or quality of being influenced or controlled by external factors, especially in relation to decision-making or behavior. It refers to the condition where an individual's actions or choices are determined by external sources rather than internal motivations or self-regulation.
“The company's heteronomy in the market was evident as it had to adapt its strategies according to the regulatory changes imposed by the government.”— Business
“The researchers discussed how the heteronomy of technological advancements can sometimes limit the ability of companies to make independent decisions about their product development.”— Technology
Origin: From Greek 'heteros' meaning 'other' and 'nomos' meaning 'law', thus literally 'rule by others' or 'external law'.
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