In short, an assembly with: time; a high degree of independence from political parties; openness, to facilitate wide public engagement; and real agenda - setting power. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Police officers, in the execution of their duties, must have a high degree of independence from government. (lklaw.ca)
The goal is to prepare these students for a greater degree of independence in life after high school. (blog.edmentum.com)