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to devolve on
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to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity
Example
In times of crisis, emergency response responsibilities often devolve on specialized agencies equipped to handle the situation.
The legal framework allowed the central government to devolve on regional administrations the authority to regulate certain economic activities.
The president decided to devolve on the foreign affairs minister the delicate task of negotiating a diplomatic resolution.
The chairman chose to devolve on the vice president the task of overseeing the implementation of the new company policies.
As the team leader, it was necessary for her to devolve on team members certain responsibilities to ensure a smooth workflow.
