decentralization
decentralization Lexical Profile
• noun
The transfer or dispersion of authority, functions, and decision-making power from a central government or organization to local or regional levels.
"The new legislation promoted the decentralization of school management to local district boards."
In computing and finance, the distribution of data, processing, and control across a peer-to-peer network rather than relying on a single central server or intermediary.
"Blockchain technology relies on decentralization to verify transactions without a traditional bank."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 19th century, borrowed from French décentralisation, which was formed during the post-Revolutionary period to describe the redistribution of administrative power away from Paris.
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