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decentralization|diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən|
[n. of action from next. So mod.F. décentralisation (1878 in Acad. Dict.).]
The action or fact of decentralizing; decentralized condition; esp. in Politics, the weakening of the central authority and distribution of its functions among the branches or local administrative bodies. Also attrib.
1846Bastiat & Porter Gen. Interest 40 An irresistible power of decentralization. 1872M. D. Conway Republ. Superst. i. i. 10 The illustration of the dangers of extreme decentralisation in a republic furnished by the history of the United States. 1898Daily News 8 Sept. 5/1 The recommendations of Lord Lansdowne's decentralisation Committee. 1906Daily Chron. 23 Jan. 5/2 The decentralisation schemes introduced by the late Government. 1908Ibid. 12 May 6/4 With these larger and wider reforms the Decentralisation Commission has nothing to do. 1961Ann. Reg. 1960 219 The decentralization reform..had to be modified. |