1) to give greater powers for self-government etc to (regions, branches etc away from the center) (decentralize)
self-government
independence
the training of the mind and character to produce self-control, obedience etc
regimen, training
the state of being independent
liberty, freedom
the state of being free (from imprisonment, control, government by others etc); right or power to decide for oneself what to do, how to live etc
freedom
(a country with) a system of government by elected representatives and with an elected head (the President)
democracy
strength or firmness of will
personal determination
