Thailand was the only country to maintain a nominal independence by making a political and military alliance with the Empire of Japan.

They allowed the Greek cities in their domains to maintain nominal independence.

The struggle continued after Iraq achieved nominal independence in 1932.

This agreement led the way to nominal independence as the Mandate ended in 1932.

In the late 1st and early 2nd centuries, the Silures were given some nominal independence and responsibility for local administration.

The two held only nominal independence from Date, solely to placate the retainers of the families.

This nominal independence ended with the death of Morgagni.

When the bantustan of Venda received nominal independence in 1973, their population stood at 200,000.

The clash highlighted the nominal independence of board members.

It may be interesting to note that, despite the nominal independence of Ryūkyū into the 19th century, this practice would continue.