Self-Determination. The political right of the majority to the exercise of power within the boundaries of a generally accepted political unit, area, or territory. The principle of self-determination is mentioned in the United Nations Charter and has often been stressed in resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly. The concept is most often used in connection with the right of colonies to independence.
grad-a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university). alumna, alumnus, graduate, alum. Ivy Leaguer-a student or graduate at an Ivy League school. old boy-a former male pupil of a school.
Grad Steps on the Gress. The Latin root word grad and its variant gress both mean âstep.â. Letâs make the grade and take the first âstepâ with the root word grad. A grad or graduate has taken the next âstepâ up the educational ladder.