Patriate

//ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt// verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country. Canada, transitive
"Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982."

Example

"Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982."

Etymology

Canadian English. Back-formation from repatriate.

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