decentralization
noun/ˌdiːˌsentrəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˌdiːˌsentrələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also decentralisation)
[uncountable, singular]- the act or process of giving some of the power of a central government, organization, etc. to smaller parts or organizations around the country
- the decentralization of power
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