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devolution

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










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Ap Iorwerth said the 7 May poll was the "most important election in the history of devolution".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Indeed just five MSPs who were present at the dawn of devolution are standing again.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Antoniw, who like Rathbone is standing down at the Welsh Parliament election in May, also said he expected the Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens "to respect devolution".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, there are clearly reserved areas of governmental responsibilities and this government is committed to upholding this devolution settlement with mutual respect and partnership."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

It is a case of devolution, not evolution.

From Memoirs of Orange Jacobs by Jacobs, Orange




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