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devolution

noun/ˌdiːvəˈluːʃən/

B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The statutory transfer of powers from a central legislature to subordinate regional or national institutions.

Devolution granted the Scottish Parliament competence over health and education.

Topic: Constitutional & public in Legal English

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