But now they have greater control over their own affairs.

I want him to have complete power of attorney over my affairs.

However, they had some power over economic and American affairs, especially taxes.

The fire department, which had formed in 1899, also wanted more local control over their affairs.

It has powers over its own political, economic and cultural affairs.

Whether he held much real power over affairs of state is doubtful.

Significantly, they did not offer to give up control over the armed forces, security services or foreign affairs.

Each side would keep control over domestic and diplomatic affairs, including the military.

The Legislature had no authority over foreign affairs and defense.

Yet two researchers later come to blows over one man's affair with the other's wife.