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  2. Devolved is the past tense and past participle of devolve, which means to (cause power or responsibility to) be given to other people. Learn how to use devolved in sentences with different meanings and contexts.

  3. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb devolve, which means to pass on or fall down something, such as responsibility or power. See examples of devolve in sentences and legal contexts.

  4. Devolve means to give power or responsibility to someone or something lower or less important. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as politics, business, law, and grammar.

  5. Learn the meaning and usage of the verb devolve, which means to transfer or pass on power, authority, or responsibility to a less powerful person or group. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for devolve.

  6. to give power or a responsibility to a person or group that is at a lower level or has less authority: devolve sth to sb/sth Spending under these budget items must be devolved to local offices.

  7. Devolve definition: to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.. See examples of DEVOLVE used in a sentence.

  8. When things devolve, they deteriorate, degenerate, fall apart, go to the dogs, and generally end up worse. When a classroom gets loud and rowdy, a teacher might say the class has devolved. There is another, less negative, meaning of devolve.

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