Definitions of devolution [ˌdɛv əˈlu ʃən;]

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Definition of 'devolution'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) devolution
the act or fact of devolving; passage onward from stage to stage.

2.  devolution
the passing on to a successor of property or an unexercised right.

3.  devolution
disappearance or simplification of structure or function in the course of evolution.

4.  devolution
the transfer of power or authority from a central government to a local government.

Etymology: (1535–45; (< MF) < ML dēvolūtiō; see devolve , revolution)

Definition of 'devolution'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) degeneration, devolution
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

2. (noun) devolution, devolvement
the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

Definition of 'devolution'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) devolution
the act of rolling down

2. (noun) devolution
transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor

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