devolution
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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
He called for the devolution of welfare from Westminster to Wales, saying it would help Welsh ministers target help.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Another source claimed the UK Labour government had "delivered on all of its general election manifesto commitments to strengthen the devolution settlement - and more, since 2024."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
It added that the prime minister "confirmed that he would be open to a conversation on powers relating to devolution".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Children could be adopted, and there was the utmost freedom as regards the devolution of property, which could be 'tied up' by will.
From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
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Human Geography - High School
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Political Geography - High School
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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