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devolution

🇬🇧 UK/,diːvə'luːʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/.devә'lu:ʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The transfer of power or authority, especially from a central government to a regional one.

(权力、职责等的)下放,移交

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
volroll, turn, wind
+
uconnector
+
tionact, process, state
=devolution

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The devolution of power from the central government to regional authorities improved local governance.

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