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devolution

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










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This was - yet again - their worst showing in the history of devolution.

From BBC • May 9, 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

"That is Jane Dodd's decision and the Welsh Liberal Democrat members of the Senedd. That's the whole point of devolution," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In 1885 Mr. Gladstone, the Duke of Devonshire and Mr. Chamberlain all spoke in favour of devolution.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.




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