decentralization
noun
de·cen·tral·i·za·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers
a decentralization of powers
specifically, government
: the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities
the decentralization of the state's public school system
government decentralization
2
sociology
: the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas
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Much like web inventor Tim Berners-Lee, McCourt wants to bring back some of the flavor of the pre-Facebook web, where decentralization ruled and people could participate in online life without constant surveillance and manipulation.
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David Meyer, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Advocating for local autonomy represented a significant stride towards community empowerment and decentralization of decision-making processes.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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David Meyer, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Advocating for local autonomy represented a significant stride towards community empowerment and decentralization of decision-making processes.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decentralization
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“Decentralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralization. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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