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UK
/dɪvəlˈuːʃən/
]
[ US /ˌdɛvəˈɫuʃən/ ]
[ US /ˌdɛvəˈɫuʃən/ ]
NOUN
- the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
- the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
How To Use devolution In A Sentence
- For Scottish criminal cases the court can be used only when cases relate to "devolution matters", a term covering the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament in dealing with human rights issues. WalesOnline - Home
- For Scottish criminal cases, the court can be used only when the case relates to "devolution matters", a term covering the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament in dealing with human rights issues. Evening Standard - Home
- Rather, it invites ridicule, contempt and cynicism towards the whole devolution project.
- No one in either country has voted for more asymmetric devolution. Times, Sunday Times
- We have heard quite specifically that there will be further devolution for those that have not got it.
- Legitimation for such delegated enforcement was usually sought through schemes for participation, such as industrial democracy, regional devolution or community action.
- Felix, though an offshoot from a far more recent point in the devolution of theology than his father, was less self-sacrificing and disinterested.
- If a measure of devolution is good enough for the Scots, Welsh and Londoners, then it's good enough for us as well.
- Also a coincidence is the moving of devolution-friendly Huw Irranca from the Welsh Office to DEFRA. Archive 2008-10-01
- The devolution of political power to Scotland, and to a lesser extent to Wales, has changed the political landscape.