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devolution

[dev-uh-loo-shuhn, dee-vuh-] / ˌdɛv əˈlu ʃən, ˈdi və- /










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Better an orderly devolution of the highway program to the states, than one enacted in the midst of chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Phillips' departure followed Miatta Fahnbulleh's resignation as minister for devolution, faith and communities.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In Wales, where Labour has continuously been in power since devolution in 1999, 92 seats are up for grabs in an expanded Senedd.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Some of the issues cover areas where the Senedd has limited power because of how devolution works.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It was Mr. Balfour's way of announcing his dislike of the already dead and buried devolution plan.

From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles




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