decentralisation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments

From French décentralisation, decentralise + -ation or de- + centralisation.

In short, decentralisation was to be replaced by concentration of the transport for redistribution in proportion to the wants of the service. — History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) : Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government, Great Britain. War Office
But, making all allowances, her remark did undoubtedly show expansion of the principle of liberty, decentralisation and shift in the central point of possession from others to oneself. — The Forsyte Saga - Complete, John Galsworthy

decentralization

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