Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. [1]
Devolution, the transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities. Devolution usually occurs through conventional statutes rather than through a change in a country’s constitution; thus, unitary systems of government that have devolved powers
Devolution is the transfer of authority and responsibility from a central government to regional or local governments, allowing them to exercise more autonomy over their affairs.
The meaning of DEVOLUTION is transference (as of rights, powers, property, or responsibility) to another; especially : the surrender of powers to local authorities by a central government.
There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun devolution, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Devolution is the process of transferring power and responsibilities from the federal government to state or local governments. This shift allows for more localized decision-making and governance, enabling states to tailor policies to their specific needs.
“Devolution is spellbinding. It is a horror story about how anyone, especially those who think they are above it, can slowly devolve into primal, instinctual behavior.
Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. [1]