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devolution

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










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"That is Jane Dodd's decision and the Welsh Liberal Democrat members of the Senedd. That's the whole point of devolution," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Some of the issues cover areas where the Senedd has limited power because of how devolution works.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She is currently completing a masters at Cardiff University in governance and devolution, having graduated from Cardiff Met with a degree in business and management with a law pathway.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It has been necessary to recall the public declarations of statesmen of the Victorian period in order to get a true conception of the devolution movement in proper perspective.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.




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