##  [Principle of Subsidiarity](/principle-subsidiarity) 

  ##  [Principle of Subsidiarity](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/principle-subsidiarity-0) 

  

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Definition

A governance principle that decisions and actions should be made and implemented at the lowest competent level closest to those affected, with higher-level intervention justified only when lower levels lack capacity, scale, or legal authority to achieve legitimate objectives.

 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Principle of Subsidiarity](https://humanitites.quantumdictionary.io/principle-subsidiarity-1) 

  

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A political‑institutional principle that decision‑making responsibility should rest with the smallest, lowest or least centralized competent authority able to address a matter effectively; subsidiarity favors local autonomy and responsiveness while permitting higher‑level intervention when lower levels lack competence, when collective action is required, or to protect fundamental rights and equal