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
It added that the prime minister "confirmed that he would be open to a conversation on powers relating to devolution".
From BBC • May 14, 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
You can find out more about devolution and reserved powers here.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Children could be adopted, and there was the utmost freedom as regards the devolution of property, which could be 'tied up' by will.
From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
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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