decentralize

decentralize
—decentralist, n. —decentralization, n.
/dee sen"treuh luyz'/, v., decentralized, decentralizing.
v.t.
1. to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government.
2. to disperse (something) from an area of concentration: to decentralize the nation's industry.
v.i.
3. to undergo decentralization: The city government is looking for ways to decentralize.
Also, esp. Brit., decentralise.
[1850-55; DE- + CENTRALIZE]

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