Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsidiarity
Noun
/səbˌsɪdiˈɛrɪti/
Definition
The principle that matters ought to be handled by the smallest, least centralized authority.
Examples
- This policy is grounded in the principle of subsidiarity.
- According to the theory of subsidiarity, local governments should have the power to make decisions affecting their communities.
Meaning
Subsidiarity is a concept where decisions are made by the closest or most local authority, rather than a central or larger organization.
Synonyms
- Decentralization
- Local autonomy
- Federalism
