devolution
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Better an orderly devolution of the highway program to the states, than one enacted in the midst of chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Phillips' departure followed Miatta Fahnbulleh's resignation as minister for devolution, faith and communities.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
This was - yet again - their worst showing in the history of devolution.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
"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
After 1893 devolution was little heard of, but about ten years later the theory was revived in the movement with which I became associated.
From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.
Vocabulary lists containing devolution
Human Geography - High School
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Political Geography - High School
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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