Regionalism
/ˈriːdʒəˌnəlɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or political principle emphasizing regional autonomy and the decentralization of government powers within a state.
The constitution promotes regionalism to allow provinces greater self-governance.
- (n.) A legal doctrine or practice favoring the application or recognition of regional laws or customs over national ones.
Regionalism can complicate the uniform enforcement of national regulations.
Forms
- regionalism
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Commentary
In drafting, clarify whether regionalism refers to political structure or legal pluralism to avoid ambiguity.
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