Definition of "decentralise" [decentralise]

• To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points. (verb)
• To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies. (verb)

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• "Indeed, M. Parizeau struck a responsive cord with Quebeckers during the election when he promised to decentralise from the provincial government in Quebec City to the regions and communities across the province."
• "African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma, soon to stand trial on corruption charges, says he would "decentralise" power if elected South Africa's next president, the Sunday Independent reported."
• "Town Bid Committee that the International Olympic Committee had agreed to "decentralise" football."