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devolution

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










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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

You can find out more about devolution and reserved powers here.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It is a case of devolution, not evolution.

From Memoirs of Orange Jacobs by Jacobs, Orange




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