Patriation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patriation is a noun meaning (Commonwealth) The transfer of a governmental power from a former mother country to a newly independent one.
Meaning
(Commonwealth) The transfer of a governmental power from a former mother country to a newly independent one.
Example Sentences
The patriation of Canada's constitution from the United Kingdom took place in 1982.
Word Forms
- patriations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repatriation, return, patriotization, devolution, decolonization, restoration.
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