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English noun: devolution | |||
| 1. | devolution (process) the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality | ||
| Synonyms | degeneration | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | physical process, process | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | attack, macular degeneration, obsolescence | ||
| Antonyms | evolution, development | ||
| 2. | devolution (act) the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) | ||
| Synonyms | devolvement | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | delegating, delegation, deputation, relegating, relegation | ||
| Domain category | administration, governance, governing, government, government activity | ||
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