Main Entry: de·cen·tral·i·za·tion

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1846

1 : the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers; specifically : the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities
2 : the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas

— de·cen·tral·ize \(ˌ)dē-ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz\ verb