DEVOLVE Meaning and
Definition
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Devolve is a verb that refers to the transfer or delegation of power, authority, or responsibility from one authority or entity to another, usually a subordinate entity or a lower level of administration. It signifies the process of distributing or passing down certain rights, duties, or functions to a lower level, resulting in a decentralization of power or decision-making.
In a political context, devolution often implies the granting of limited self-government to regions or local governments within a larger political framework. It can involve the transfer of administrative, legislative, or financial powers to a region, allowing it to govern itself to some extent while still being part of a wider governing structure.
Moreover, devolve can also indicate a regression or deterioration in quality, status, or condition. It can describe the decline or degradation of something, as in a situation where a complex task or responsibility is assigned to someone incapable of managing it effectively, leading to a decrease in efficiency or effectiveness.
In a broader sense, devolve can refer to the process of passing or moving down to a lower or less centralized level, such as responsibilities within an organization or family, or even the transfer of genetic traits from one generation to another.
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To pass over from one person to another, as by succession; to deliver over to a successor; to fall upon or come to as by right.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DEVOLVE
The word "devolve" has its origins in the Latin verb "devolvere", which consists of "de" (meaning "down") and "volvere" (meaning "to roll"). In Latin, "devolvere" referred to rolling or handing something over from a higher authority to a lower one. Over time, this meaning evolved and in English, "devolve" came to be used for describing the transfer or delegation of power, responsibilities, or duties from one person or entity to another.
Idioms with the word DEVOLVE
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devolve (up)on sm or sth
The idiom "devolve upon someone or something" means to transfer or pass responsibility, duty, or authority onto someone or something else. It implies the delegation of a task or obligation to another person or entity.
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devolve (up)on (someone or something)
The idiom "devolve (up)on (someone or something)" refers to the act of transferring or shifting responsibility, duty, or burden from one person or entity to another, typically from a higher authority to a lower one. It implies that the higher authority delegates or passes on a task, obligation, or problem to someone or something considered less powerful or capable.
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Conjugate verb Devolve
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