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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Devolution \Dev`o*lu"tion\, n. [LL. devolutio: cf F. d['e]volution.] 1. The act of rolling down [R.] The devolution of earth down upon the valleys. --Woodward. 2. Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor. The devolution of the crown through a . . . channel known and conformable to old constitutional requisitions. --De Quincey. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: devolution n : the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) [syn: {devolvement}]
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