( BrE also de·cen·tral·ise ) / ˌdiːˈsentrəlaɪz; NAmE / verb
to give some of the power of a central government, organization, etc. to smaller parts or organizations around the country :
[ vn ]
decentralized authority / administration
[also v ]
OPP centralize
► de·cen·tral·iza·tion , de·cen·tral·isa·tion / ˌdiːˌsentrəlaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE -ləˈz-/ noun [ U , sing. ]