subsidiarity

• It is the EU that is the instigator of the principle of subsidiarity (whereby the decision making is delegated as much as possible to the inferior echelons within a hierarchical structure) which requires abilities relative to the social. —  cafebabel.com
• The terrible twins of globalization and subsidiarity - the sound theory that services are most efficiently delivered by the administrative level closest to the user - now sorely test the ability of national legislatures to respond to challenges at home and abroad. —  Thestar.com - Home Page
• "If a third of national parliaments feels proposed legislation conflicts with the principle of subsidiarity - that decisions should be taken at the level closest to the citizen - it can be" yellow carded ", requiring the commission to reconsider its proposals." —  Slugger O'Toole
• It may be seen as federalistic and traditional in that it emphasizes sphere sovereignty and subsidiarity, and maintaining local and regional cultural distinctives, as well as upholding universal traditions. —  Stephen Spillane's My Opinion
• Far going subsidiarity, with both right and budgets being given to local councils.

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