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devolution

UK
/ˌdiːvəˈluːʃən/
US
/ˌdivəˈluʃən/

Translations

devolutionnoun
devolutions
pl
dévolutionTransfert de compétences ou de pouvoirs, surtout dans le contexte administratif ou politique.
The devolution of power from the central government to the regional authorities was a significant political change.
La dévolution des pouvoirs du gouvernement central aux autorités régionales a constitué un changement politique important.
dévolutionDroit et administration : transfert ou transmission de droits, de responsabilités ou de biens.
The devolution of responsibilities from the manager to the team leaders helped streamline the workflow.
La dévolution des responsabilités du manager aux chefs d’équipe a permis de fluidifier le travail.
Additional translations
dégradationSens figuré : déclin, détérioration progressive d’un niveau, d’une qualité ou d’une vitalité.
Synonyms
transfer
relinquishment
dispersal
decentralization
delegation
devolutionadjective
more devolution
Comp.
most devolution
Super.
UK
/ˌdiːvəˈluːʃən/
US
/ˌdivəˈluʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "devolution proposals")
dévolutifRare ; surtout en droit et en administration, au sens de ce qui concerne la dévolution des pouvoirs.
The devolution debate dominated the legislative session.
Le débat dévolutif a dominé la session législative.

Definitions

devolutionnoun
The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration.
The devolution of power from the central government to the regional authorities was a significant political change.
The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality.
The devolution of the once-thriving city into a ghost town was a sad sight for the residents.
The passing on of rights or responsibilities from one person or group to another.
The devolution of responsibilities from the manager to the team leaders helped streamline the workflow.
devolutionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the transfer of power to a lower level of government or authority.
The devolution debate dominated the legislative session.
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