The decentralization
Example: The decentralization of power changed the country's political system.
Definition
"The decentralization" refers to the process or policy of distributing or delegating decision-making power, authority, or functions from a central governing body to lower levels or local units, often resulting in increased local autonomy and reduced central control over political or administrative matters.
Etymology
The term "the decentralization" derives from the prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reversal, combined with 'centralization,' which comes from 'central' referring to a center or core. The concept emerged in political and administrative contexts to describe the shift away from concentrated central authority toward dispersed local governance.
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"The decentralization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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