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devolution

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










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Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has made devolution a centrepiece of his agenda in the early weeks of his premiership.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

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

He will also separately address youth unemployment and devolution in the coming week.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The devolution may be large or small, confined or comprehensive.

From The New Irish Constitution by J. H. Morgan

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

From Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution by Maurice Henry Hewlett

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

From The New World of Islam by Lothrop Stoddard




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