Definition of Devolve
Devolve
de·volve
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to transfer or delegate power, responsibility, or administrative authority to a lower level;
e.g. The federal government took measures to devolve power to the states during a crisis.
(verb)
to come by or as if by flowing down;
e.g. Water will devolve from the mountain during the springtime thaw.
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