She is doing an 'independent study' in Art History this semester. [=a course of study done by a student without an instructor or with help from an instructor but not as part of an organized class]
an 'independent' investigator [=a person who is not directly involved in a situation or dispute and who is free to investigate problems and make judgments about what should be done]
This car has four-wheel 'independent suspension'. [=each of the four wheels has its own set of supports for the body of the car]
(..) biting, and no rabbit punches. And now, you're mocking the ground rules. No, I'm just mocking you. Point one. We both agree to use the independent valuations. Absolutely. Good point. Point two. You do not call Jessica in to mediate. This is you and me. You afraid mom's (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11
(..) with Louis? I want to crush him. You want to crush him? Get over to the paper, kick the tires, and figure out what it's worth. I thought we were supposed to use the independent valuations. What? You think he's going to play by the rules? I know he won't. That's why you better be (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11