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devolution

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










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Analysts point to the much greater level of devolution, external in those countries as a reason for this.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Rain Newton-Smith, head of British employers' lobby group, the CBI, said "business leaders will be encouraged by efforts to use the levers of devolution to spread prosperity across the country".

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on economic growth across the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

He proposed the creation of a "No. 10 North" to coordinate the devolution -- a play on words on the prime minister's address at 10 Downing Street.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 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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