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to devolve
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grow worse
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a genus of Phasmidae
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to transfer power, responsibility, or authority to the next person in a hierarchy or succession, often due to the loss or failure of the previous holder
Example
The throne will devolve to the eldest son upon the king ’s death.
If the president is incapacitated, power will devolve to the vice president.
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pass on or delegate to another
