devolved administration
[dɪˈvɒlvd ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən]
nounpl: devolved administrations
administração descentralizada
1. A system of government in which powers and responsibilities are transferred from a central authority to regional or local governments
The devolved administration in Scotland handles education and health policy independently.
A administração descentralizada na Escócia gerencia de forma independente as políticas de educação e saúde.
2. The regional government body established through the process of devolution
The Welsh devolved administration has increased autonomy over local affairs.
A administração descentralizada do País de Gales tem maior autonomia sobre assuntos locais.
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