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devolution
[dev-uh-loo-shuhn, dee-vuh-]
noun
the act or fact of devolving; passage onward from stage to stage.
the passing on to a successor of an unexercised right.
Law.the passing of property from one to another, as by hereditary succession.
Biology.degeneration.
the transfer of power or authority from a central government to a local government.
devolution
/ ˌ徱ːəˈːʃə /
noun
the act, fact, or result of devolving
a passing onwards or downwards from one stage to another
another word for degeneration
a transfer or allocation of authority, esp from a central government to regional governments or particular interests
Other Word Forms
- devolutionary adjective
- devolutionist noun
- ˌ𱹴ˈܳپDzԾ noun
- ˌ𱹴ˈܳپDzԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of devolution1
Word History and Origins
Origin of devolution1
Example Sentences
First Minister Eluned Morgan has called the upgrade Wales' biggest project since devolution in 1999, giving valleys communities "the same opportunities" as other areas.
Reeves said the Spending Review - which sets the day-to-day budgets of all UK government departments over the next three years - provides Scotland with the "largest settlement in real terms since devolution was introduced".
No party has ever won a majority in Cardiff Bay since devolution began in 1999.
But he said he is "nervous" about "wholesale devolution of rail without the extra funding", because it comes with the responsibility of repair work.
Ahead of Welsh elections next year, Lady Morgan has become more publicly critical of the UK Labour government in recent weeks, making complaints over devolution, benefits cuts and other issues.
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