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Word: Devolution
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century (in the sense ‘transference by default’): from late Latin devolutio(n-), from Latin devolvere ‘roll down’ (see devolve)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdiːvəˈl(j)uːʃn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɛvəˈl(j)uːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration
Short Definition:transfer of power to lower level
Examples:- demands for electoral reform and devolution
- the devolution of power to the regions
Definition:
descent to a lower or worse state
Short Definition:descent to lower state
Examples:- the devolution of the gentlemanly ideal into a glorification of drunkenness
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