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decentralize

(transitive) To reduce the authority of (a governing body) by distributing that authority among several bodies.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(transitive) To reduce the authority of (a governing body) by distributing that authority among several bodies.

The government planned to decentralize power to local councils.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(transitive) To cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.

The government planned to decentralize power to local councils.
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  • “I think our biggest obstacle with this would be the contrarians & non-participants that live among us. It we can bring them to the light, by influence or force, we can decentralize law dependency.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(intransitive) To become decentralized.

The government planned to decentralize power to local councils.
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  • “Share resources, decentralize archives, we all need to do the workk of tending our own histories.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “CFTC Chairman backs the SILVER Act to decentralize COMEX silver vaults, reduce supply bottlenecks, and make silver prices reflect real market fundamentals more accurately.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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