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devolution

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










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Friend of Slate Jay Willis, the editor in chief of Balls & Strikes, writes about the devolution of SCOTUSblog, the go-to outlet for Supreme Court news for nearly a quarter century.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Swinney announced the plan as part of his Programme for Government at the start of September, describing it as the "most significant structural reform of our NHS in the devolution era".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

All parties know that suddenly stepping off the precipice of devolution is one thing but as recent history tells us, trying to get back up over it never happens as quickly.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

He described the reforms, designed to cut costs and improve efficiency, as "the most significant structural reform of our NHS in the devolution era".

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

In 1879 Mr. Gladstone advocated devolution, and devolution on federal lines, for the relief of Parliament.

From The New Irish Constitution by J. H. Morgan

"Oh," said Mrs. Germain, absorbed by the devolutions of the tale.

From Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution by Maurice Henry Hewlett

It did, however, mean an increasing pressure on the government for fresh devolutions of authority.

From The New World of Islam by Lothrop Stoddard




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