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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

It brings the "levers of local economic growth and devolution together under one roof for the first time", said the government.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Labour wants to create a plan that would pull from existing devolution strategy and local growth policy, to allow civil servants, mayors, councils and businesses to work together more closely.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The devolution scheme ascribed to Lord Dunraven, the late Captain Shaw, and others, was said to have received the viceroy's benediction.

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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