decentralization
noun
de·cen·tral·i·za·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers
a decentralization of powers
specifically, government
: the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities
the decentralization of the state's public school system
government decentralization
2
sociology
: the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas
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The Chilean Wide Web? Salvador Allende’s attempt to network the national economy mirrored his government’s struggle to balance centralization and decentralization.
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JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
By contrast, the rule in the United States is decentralization.
—John Yoo, National Review, 23 June 2024
Although some of this is new and different from what the Conservatives have been offering, particularly in terms of planning and decentralization, some of it is very similar.
—Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2024
Seek someone who values decentralization, promoting collaboration, and empowering teachers and school leaders in decision-making.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
By contrast, the rule in the United States is decentralization.
—John Yoo, National Review, 23 June 2024
Although some of this is new and different from what the Conservatives have been offering, particularly in terms of planning and decentralization, some of it is very similar.
—Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2024
Seek someone who values decentralization, promoting collaboration, and empowering teachers and school leaders in decision-making.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Decentralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralization. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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