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devolution
[ dev-uh-loo-shuhnor, especially British, dee-vuh- ]
noun
- the act or fact of devolving; passage onward from stage to stage.
- the passing on to a successor of an unexercised right.
- Law. the passing of property from one to another, as by hereditary succession.
- Biology. degeneration.
- the transfer of power or authority from a central government to a local government.
devolution
/ ˌ徱ːəˈːʃə /
noun
- the act, fact, or result of devolving
- a passing onwards or downwards from one stage to another
- another word for degeneration
- a transfer or allocation of authority, esp from a central government to regional governments or particular interests
Derived Forms
- ˌ𱹴ˈܳپDzԾ, nounadjective
- ˌ𱹴ˈܳپDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- o·tDz·y adjective noun
- o·tDz· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of devolution1
Word History and Origins
Origin of devolution1
Example Sentences
He served as deputy minister for local government, deputy minister for health and community care and minister for tourism, culture and sport in the early years of devolution.
She said changes made to the bill allowing ministers powers to make regulations about voluntary assisted dying services would "hopefully also provide some reassurance on issues around devolution".
But Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said the UK government was delivering the largest budget settlement in the history of devolution.
But last month, the government announced elections would be postponed in nine areas, where the councils are undertaking reorganisation and devolution.
That welfare regime is seen as the Scottish government having different priorities from the UK one, and devolution in action.
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