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  • 81Term of office — or term in office refers to the length of time a person (usually a politician) serves in a particular office. Contents 1 United Kingdom 1.1 Prime Minister 1.2 Devolved Administrations 2 …

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  • 82General aviation in the United Kingdom — Infobox Aviation name=General aviation in the United Kingdom caption=Traditional general aviation fixed wing light aircraft, the most numerous class of aircraft in the sectorGeneral aviation in the United Kingdom has been defined as a civil… …

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  • 83Water supply and sanitation in Pakistan — Drinking water qualityGenerally, water pressure is low in Pakistani supply systems. Together with leaky pipes, this has led to infiltration of contaminated water. As a result of sewage and industrial waste, which leaked into drinking water… …

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  • 84English people — The English people (from the adjective in an. Englisc) are a nation and ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English. The English identity as a people is of early origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn .… …

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  • 85Blair, Tony — orig. Anthony Charles Lynton born May 6, 1953, Edinburgh, Scot. British politician who in 1997 became the country s youngest prime minister since 1812. Blair was a lawyer before winning election to the House of Commons in 1983. Entering the… …

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  • 86Devolution (biology) — In common parlance, devolution , de evolution , or backward evolution is the notion that a species can change into a more primitive form. Biologically, it is a misnomer because evolution does not have a direction or motive. So, its reverse is not …

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  • 87Department for Business, Innovation and Skills — Logo of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Department overview Formed …

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  • 88Deputy First Minister for Wales — Dirprwy Brif Weinidog Cymru Incumbent office not in use since 13 May 2011 Appointer Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom …

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  • 89devolve — is a verb of reviving fortunes in the age of political devolution. Its three principal uses are as follows: (1) you devolve powers, authority, etc., on or upon someone, (2) power, authority, etc., devolves on or upon someone, and (3) a right,… …

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  • 90devolve — verb (devolved; devolving) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin devolvere, from de + volvere to roll more at voluble Date: 15th century transitive verb to pass on (as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another <&#8230; …

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