devolution

/diːvəˈluːʃən/ · noun

Meaning

A rolling down.
A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession
The transference of a right to a successor, or of a power from one body to another.
Degeneration (as opposed to evolution).
The transfer of some powers, and the delegation of some functions, from a central sovereign government to local government; eg. from Westminster to Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly.

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Related words

devolvement(English)discarding(English)removal(English)deconcentration(English)relocation(English)hand-over(English)transfer(English)trespass(English)devolved(English)referendum(English)federalism(English)snp(English)

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