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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

subsidiarity

/ˌsʌbsɪˈdɛəriˌti/ noun · British & US
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What does subsidiarity mean?

noun

The principle that matters should be handled at the most local level possible, and that decisions should be made by those who are closest to the issue.

Example

"The government's decision to implement subsidiarity in education policy allowed local schools to take more control over their curriculum."

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