Synonyms for

Devolved

Verb / dɪˈvɑ:lvd / Another word for devolved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To transfer or delegate power or responsibility to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.

Synonyms & similar words

devolve return drop degenerate deteriorate fall pass recuperate delegate transfer entrust shift abdicate confer bestow relinquish grant surrender cede yield bequeath assign impart vest

Example sentences

  1. The teacher devolved some of the responsibility to the students for the group project.
  2. The company devolved decision-making power to the regional offices.
  3. The monarch devolved power to the Parliament.
  4. The manager devolved some of the tasks to the junior staff.
  5. The governor devolved responsibility for the disaster relief to the local authorities.

Quotes

  • Power devolves from the many to the few or the one.
  • The power to tax is the power to destroy, and it has devolved upon the Congress the responsibility of determining whether a tax is destructive or productive.
  • The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of cities, nor the crops, but the kind of man that the country turns out.

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