devolution
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8.1
- noun
- /ˌdɛvəˈluːʃən/
:
devolución
- The Chancellor fails to deliver the devolution we need.
- devolution of power
- devolution of authority
- political devolution
That work starts today, but I'm confident we will see devolution coming to Yorkshire in the years ahead.
- That work starts today, but I'm confident we will see devolution coming to Yorkshire in the years ahead.
- Of course, devolution broke the essential bond between England and Scotland.
- In this Parliament I will stay true to my word and implement as fast as I can the devolution that all parties agreed for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- That's a huge devolution of power out of institutions to individuals.
- Really, there's this devolution of power, so much of the power and the agency is sort of trickling down.
Examples
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Somaliland and Puntland have yet to implement devolution of power to local governments.
Blog text (26) -
The other was a lengthy, gradual, and, at times, almost imperceptible process of political reform and devolution of power to civilians.
Academic text (2000) -
Of course, devolution broke the essential bond between England and Scotland.
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Ladies and gentlemen, devolution is not a theory but a proven fact.
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That work starts today, but I'm confident we will see devolution coming to Yorkshire in the years ahead.
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The pact proposed substantial devolution of power to regional authorities to be established in the country's Northern and Eastern provinces.
Academic text (2004) -
In effect, devolution is both a top-down and a bottom-up process.
Academic text (1997) -
The administration has emphasized decentralization and devolution of authority to states and communities, which would strengthen local and regional autonomy.
Academic text (2001) -
In this Parliament I will stay true to my word and implement as fast as I can the devolution that all parties agreed for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The government announced a new plan for devolution, allowing more power to be given to local councils.
Synonyms
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6.8
Giving local offices and authorities more power to make decisions
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6.7
The right of local governments to make some decisions without the national government, like education and health
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6.9
A central government gives power to local or regional governments to make local decisions
A transfer of power from a central government to local authorities
Giving power from the central government to local leaders
Antonyms
Compounds
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6.9
A central government gives power to local or regional governments to make local decisions
How Extensive
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3.0
- Formal
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6.7
7
6.8
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8.1
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4.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Devolution comes from the parts de- 'down' and -volv- 'to roll', the same root you see in revolve and evolve. Think of power 'rolling down' from a central government to local regions, so devolution means giving authority to lower or local bodies.