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Answer for the clue "The spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments ", 16 letters:
decentralisation

Word definitions for decentralisation in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments [syn: decentralization ] [ant: centralization ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (label en British spelling) (alternative spelling of decentralization English)

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
decentralisation \decentralisation\ n. same as decentralization . Syn: decentralization.

Usage examples of decentralisation.

But, making all allowances, her remark did undoubtedly show expansion of the principle of liberty, decentralisation and shift in the central point of possession from others to oneself.