WAEC - Government (2001 - No. 8)
A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as
deconcentration
distribution
devolution
decongestion
הֶסבֵּר
Devolution is the process by which central government transfers certain powers and functions to semi-autonomous units (such as regional or local governments), giving them more control over their own affairs while remaining part of the state structure.