devolution
pronunciation
How to pronounce devolution in British English:
UK [ˌdi:vəˈlu:ʃn]
How to pronounce devolution in American English:
US [ˌdevəˈluʃn]
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- Noun:
- the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
- the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
Word Origin
- devolution
- devolution: see volume
- devolution (n.)
- 1540s; see de- + evolution. Used in various legal and figurative senses; in biology, as the opposite of evolution, it is attested from 1882.
Example
- 1. The first is the underlying deal of devolution for peace .
- 2. Does the divided vote matter , since the assembly overwhelmingly approved the devolution of policing powers anyway ?
- 3. The secret of this success has been extreme fiscal restraint , despite an expensive devolution of power .
- 4. In many poor ones , devolution is making it easier to form local organisations .
- 5. Inheritance refers to the devolution of property on the death of its owner to other persons .