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
Some of the issues cover areas where the Senedd has limited power because of how devolution works.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The chief officers of the Government of India on board assembled2 to adopt steps for the devolution of the Viceroyalty.
From The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India by Hunter, William Wilson
Vocabulary lists containing devolution
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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