Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. [1]

Devolution, the transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities. Devolution usually occurs through conventional statutes rather than through a change in …

The meaning of DEVOLUTION is transference (as of rights, powers, property, or responsibility) to another; especially : the surrender of powers to local authorities by a central government.

DEVOLUTION meaning: 1. the moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a…. Learn more.

6 days ago · Noun devolution (plural devolutions) A rolling down. A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession. The transference of a right to a successor, or of a …

DEVOLUTION definition: the act or fact of devolving; passage onward from stage to stage. See examples of devolution used in a sentence.

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun devolution, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

devolution - A passing down from stage to stage or the passing of property, rights, or authority from one person to another; it implies moving backward. See also related terms for rights. Farlex Trivia …

DEVOLUTION definition: 1. the moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a…. Learn more.

DEVOLUTION meaning: the act or process by which a central government gives power, property, etc., to local groups or governments