Devolution
Devolution noun - A change to a lower state or level.
Independence and devolution are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Independence" instead a noun "Devolution".
Independence
Independence noun - The ability to care for one's self.
Devolution and independence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devolution" instead a noun "Independence".
How words are described
| intellectual | intellectual devolution | intellectual independence |
| greater | greater devolution | greater independence |
| regional | regional devolution | regional independence |
| colonial | colonial devolution | colonial independence |
| Other adjectives: Scottish. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Halting State Rule 34 A third entry, The Lambda Functionary, has been put on indefinite hold as a result of the rather unpredicatable state of near-future Scottish politics, especially with regards to its devolution or independence.
Source: Creator / Charles Stross -
The Labour government, who came to power in 1945, promised independence and devolution, and the goal was a "dignified exit" and as such Louis Mountbatten agreed to a two-nation division of the former British Raj.
Source: Useful Notes / India -
They fomented events such as the Boston Massacre to spark unrest so that they can negotiate a peace settlement either for devolution or full independence.
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