quasi federalist system - Weblio 英和・和英辞典 (original) (raw)
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quasi federalist system (複数形 quasi federalist systems)Template:neologism
A system of government that has a semblance of being devolved as a federation, but is still ipso facto and de jure being centrally controlled. In the United Kingdom, a devolution of power to Wales and Scotland from London, but with caveats and conditions that are controversial.
"What you have, John, is that you are heading towards a quasi-federalist system where Wales and Scotland think they have power but have none. What is their currency, John? [Humphrys]"? What are we going to do in Europe without Trident, which has protected us for forty years as an independent nuclear deterrent? Why do they think they will be admitted into NATO? The people of Scotland have not been told of the consequences of their separation from the Union that has served us. They think they will get into the European Union. Maybe they will, in a few years' time. The SNP can't even decide what currency they are going to use. A week away from the vote and they don't know what currency they are going to use!
The Soviet system of government may be considered as such, nominally devolving powers to the soviets while actually having central control. However, that would be a retronym, since the phrase was first coined on 10 September 2014.