Unitary System
/ˈjuːnɪtɛri ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government characterized by a single central authority holding supreme power, with any administrative divisions exercising only powers delegated by the central government.
France operates under a unitary system where national laws override regional statutes.
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Commentary
In drafting, distinguish a unitary system from federal or confederate systems by the locus of sovereignty and delegation of authority.
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