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
Stevens said that the UK Labour government had delivered all the devolution pledges announced in its 2024 election manifesto.
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
"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
The estate and revenues of Wychwood went to the younger son—a devolution which afforded to all the country people unfeigned satisfaction, as removing the curse under which they devoutly believed the family to exist.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
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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