Not autonomous; lacking the power or right to govern itself or act independently, being subject to external control. The province was non-autonomous and remained under federal administration.
(Biology, genetics) Dependent on substances or signals produced by other cells or organisms for its development or expression of a trait. The non-autonomous gene requires products from neighboring cells to manifest the phenotype.
(Robotics, engineering) Not capable of operating without human intervention or an external control system. A non-autonomous vehicle must be constantly monitored by a remote operator.