Definition of "patriation" []

• The transfer of a governmental power from a former mother country to a newly independent one. (noun)

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• "In this perspective, the 1982 patriation is still seen in Quebec as a dramatic breach of trust."
• "He talked about the aftermath of patriation and he very wisely noted that while patriation is a major milestone in our history, it is not the end of anything."
• "In his speech delivered to law students in Quebec City, Mr. Landry quoted the late Liberal prime minister and driving force behind the patriation of the Constitution as saying at the time: “This Constitution will last 1,000 years.”"