Definition & Meaning of "devolution"in English

Devolution

the transfer of power from a central government to regional or local authorities

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Devolution gave Scotland more control over its laws.

the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

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