devolution
noun/ˌdɛvəˈluʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,247 most common English word
Meaning
the transfer of power or authority from a central government to regional or local governments.
Example sentence
The government's plan for devolution would transfer significant powers from the central authority to regional councils.
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