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English; especially Canadian English. Back-formation from repatriation.
patriation (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 patriations)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/10 13:31 UTC 版)
Patriation is a non-legal term used in Canada to describe a process of constitutional change also known as "homecoming" of the constitution. Up until 1982, Canada was governed by a constitution that was a British law and could be changed only by an Act of the British Parliament. Patriation thus specifically refers to making the constitution amendable by Canada only, with no role for the Parliament of the United Kingdom to play in the amending process. Hence, patriation is associated with the adoption of the Canadian amending formula, and the corresponding acquisition of full sovereignty.