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devolution

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










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If you’re not disgusted by this devolution in protocol, I’m not sure what can possibly disgust you.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

On Friday, Burnham, opened his new No 10 North office in Manchester, where he intends to work at least once a week as part of his drive to increase devolution in England.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

The Downing Street statement said: "The conversation then turned to how the prime minister and first minister can work more closely together to build a model of devolution to improve people's lives across Scotland."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

He added: "The days of Whitehall resisting devolution are over, for good."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

It was Mr. Balfour's way of announcing his dislike of the already dead and buried devolution plan.

From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles

It did, however, mean an increasing pressure on the government for fresh devolutions of authority.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

"Oh," said Mrs. Germain, absorbed by the devolutions of the tale.

From Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution by Hewlett, Maurice Henry




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