Centralization
/ˌsɛntrəlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which control and decision-making authority are concentrated within a single central body or authority, typically within government or organizational structures.
The centralization of regulatory powers in a federal agency streamlined policy enforcement.
- (n.) In legal governance, the transfer of powers from local or regional authorities to a central national government, often impacting jurisdictional scope and autonomy.
Legal scholars debated the centralization of judicial review under the Supreme Court.
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Commentary
Centralization is a key concept in administrative law and constitutional law, especially relevant in discussions about the balance of powers and administrative efficiency.
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