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unitary
[yoo-ni-ter-ee]
adjective
of, pertaining to, characterized by, or aiming toward unity.
the unitary principles of nationalism.
of the nature of a unit; having the indivisible character of a unit; whole.
serving as a unit, as of measurement or estimation.
of or relating to the use of units.
A unitary method was applied.
Government.of or relating to a system of government in which the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of each state in a body of states are vested in a central authority.
unitary
/ -trɪ, ˈjuːnɪtərɪ /
adjective
of a unit or units
based on or characterized by unity
individual; whole
of or relating to a system of government in which all governing authority is held by the central government Compare federal
Other Word Forms
- unitariness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The Department for Work and Pensions said that "£742m has been made available to county councils and unitary authorities in England to support vulnerable households with the cost of essentials through the Household Support Fund".
Evidently, they are feeling a bit stroppy about all this unitary executive business now that it's being wielded by an elderly con man and a car manufacturer with a chainsaw.
Former North Northamptonshire Council leader Jason Smithers was angered after the Conservatives lost 37 seats there and 35 in neighbouring West Northamptonshire as Reform UK took control of both unitary authorities.
About 1,650 seats will be contested on 14 county councils, eight unitary authorities, one metropolitan district and in the Isles of Scilly.
“Trump is relying on the ‘unitary executive theory’ for many of his more shocking orders,” said Michael Kazin, a history professor at Georgetown University.
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