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devolve
[dih-volv]
verb (used with object)
to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.
Obsolete.to cause to roll downward.
verb (used without object)
to be transferred or passed on from one to another.
The responsibility devolved on me.
Archaic.to roll or flow downward.
devolve
/ ɪˈɒ /
verb
to pass or cause to pass to a successor or substitute, as duties, power, etc
(intr; foll by on or upon) law (of an estate, etc) to pass to another by operation of law, esp on intestacy or bankruptcy
(intr; foll by on or upon) to depend (on)
your argument devolves on how you interpret this clause
archaicto roll down or cause to roll down
Other Word Forms
- devolvement noun
- ˈDZԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of devolve1
Example Sentences
Its size is determined by the Barnett formula which is based on how much the UK government spend on devolved issues such as health and education in England.
Northern Ireland's devolved government is currently recruiting an Irish language commissioner and a commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and Ulster British tradition.
The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act applies UK-wide, but health is a devolved issue.
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville recently said the universal approach of the devolved Scottish scheme was important - but that wealthier pensioners would be made aware that they could opt out.
The troop deployment triggered several fiery exchanges that at times devolved into shouting matches as committee members and Hegseth yelled over one another.
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When To Use
To devolve means to transfer or pass on from one to another, as in The discussion about world economics devolved into talking about who earns more money.To devolve also means to delegate or pass on responsibility to another, as in When the governor stepped down from office, his duties devolved to the lieutenant governor.Example: I usually devolve my weekly writeup to my assistant.
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