devolved

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having been transferred or delegated to lower-level or less-responsible entities.

  - "The government devolved powers to the local authorities."
  - "The company devolved some of its responsibilities to its subsidiaries."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with devolved
evolved , enfolded , unfolded

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Variants

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devolve , devolved , devolves , devolving

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Etymology

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From the verb 'devolve', meaning 'to transfer or assign (a responsibility, power, or duty) to a subordinate or lower level'. Originally meant 'to fold or roll down'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'devolved' is often used in the context of Scottish and Welsh politics.

2. Devolution can lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services.

3. Devolution can also lead to greater accountability and responsiveness to local needs and concerns.

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Related Concepts

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1. devolution: The process of transferring power or authority from a central government to regional or local governments.

2. decentralization: The process of distributing power or authority away from a centralized authority.

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Culture

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Devolved has been used in various contexts, including political, business, and legal domains. In politics, it refers to the transfer of power from a central authority to regional or local governments. In business, it can refer to the delegation of tasks to subordinates or subsidiaries.

How to Memorize "devolved"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree with branches and leaves, representing the central government, and smaller branches and twigs representing the local or regional governments. The power and responsibility is being transferred from the trunk to the branches and twigs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'devolved' with the image of a puzzle being put together, with each piece representing a different level of government or responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D-E-V-O-L-V-E: Delegate, Empower, Validate, Oversee, Liaise, Verify, Execute.

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