subsidiarities

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A form of subsidiarity — The principle that initiative (whether in government, business or religion) ought to reside at the lowest feasible level (i.e. at the local or regional level, instead of the national or supranational level, unless the latter presents clear advantages).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of subsidiarity
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