Meaning of the word "be independent of" in English

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be independent of

US /bi ˌɪndɪˈpendənt əv/
UK /bi ˌɪndɪˈpendənt əv/

Idiom

to not be controlled or influenced by someone or something else

Example:
The central bank should be independent of political pressure.
Our research findings are independent of any corporate funding.