devolution
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McArthur's assisted dying bill was the third to have come before the Scottish Parliament since devolution in 1999, but the first to make it past a stage one vote.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The UK government said it is "fully committed to devolution and continue to work in genuine partnership with devolved governments".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
"And so again, we've seen the devolution of the discourse. How do we come back from a place that we have fallen into?"
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
"The devolution of this tax will benefit our communities," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
After 1893 devolution was little heard of, but about ten years later the theory was revived in the movement with which I became associated.
From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.
Vocabulary lists containing devolution
Human Geography - High School
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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