Meaning Of The Word Devolve

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Devolve Definition
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What's The Definition Of Devolve?

devolve
verb: If you devolve power, authority, or responsibility to a less powerful person or group, or if it devolves upon them, it is transferred to them.

devolve in American English
to pass or be transferred to another or others
to transfer or pass on (duties, responsibilities, etc.) to another or others
intransitive verb: to be transferred or passed on from one to another
transitive verb: to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on

devolve in British English
verb: to pass or cause to pass to a successor or substitute, as duties, power, etc

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