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devolution
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devolution
Politics a transfer or allocation of authority, esp from a central government to regional governments or particular interests


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The US administration expressed its own opposition on Thursday to any early release of Megrahi by the Scottish authorities, who enjoy devolved powers from the British government over Scottish affairs.
US senators oppose Lockerbie bomber release by AFP / AFP European Edition
The US administration expressed its own opposition on Thursday to any early release of Megrahi by the Scottish authorities, who enjoy devolved powers from the British government over Scottish affairs.
US senators oppose Lockerbie bomber release by AFP / AFP Global Edition
We benefit from being in the UK and the SNP should start to focus on the real issues at hand and use their vast devolved powers to deal with them like a proper Government should.
Quite right; Yourview by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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