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devolved government

[dɪˈvɒlvd ˈɡʌvərnmənt]
nounpl: devolved governments
governo descentralizado
1. A system of government in which powers and responsibilities are transferred from a central authority to regional or local authorities
The devolved government in Scotland has control over education and health policies.
O governo descentralizado na Escócia tem controle sobre políticas de educação e saúde.
2. Regional administration with delegated powers from the national government
Wales established a devolved government to manage its own affairs.
O País de Gales estabeleceu um governo descentralizado para gerenciar seus próprios assuntos.
Synonyms
decentralized governmentregional governmentautonomous government
Antonyms
centralized governmentunitary government

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
governo descentralizado
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
governo descentralizado
Common usage
São Paulo
governo descentralizado
Common usage
Portugal
governo delegado / governo autonómico
Less common term in Portuguese context; autonomia regional is more typical

Related Idioms & Phrases

power sharing arrangement
transfer of authority
subsidiary governance
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