independent

"Since the vote was tied, everyone looked at the uncommitted member to break the deadlock. "

"My grandmother is a freethinker; she doesn't accept religious doctrines blindly, but instead considers the evidence and reasons for herself. "

""Whether or not we go to the beach is a contingent; it depends on the weather." "

"Switzerland maintained its neutrality during World War II. "

"Maria is a candidate for student council president. "

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

"Irrespective of the weather, the school will remain open. "

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

"an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood"

"The orphanage affiliated several children with new families. "

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

"The family held a conference to discuss their summer vacation plans. "