devolution

Devolution is the transfer or delegation of power from a central government to a subnational, local authority. Prominent examples of devolution include the powers granted to Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly of Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly in the United Kingdom. 

[Last reviewed in June of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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