Any recent or different approach to federalism; specifically a policy proposing the devolution of power and responsibility from the central government of a federation to its individual components.
Origin
Early 20th century. From new + federalism. Compare new federalist.
Definition of new federalism in US English:
new federalism
noun
US Politics
Any recent or different approach to federalism; specifically a policy proposing the devolution of power and responsibility from the central government of a federation to its individual components.
Origin
Early 20th century. From new + federalism. Compare new federalist.