PoliticsJuly 13, 2026
devolution
/ˌdiːvəˈluːʃən/
Definition
The statutory delegation or transfer of power from a central government to regional or local authorities.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'devolvere', meaning 'to roll down'. It evolved to describe the political process of handing down authority from a higher level of government to a lower one.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to Andy Burnham's plan to shift control over housing and transport from the central government in London to regional bodies. This is part of his broader goal to rebalance power across the UK.
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