[responsivevoice]devolution [/responsivevoice] [ dev-uh-loo-shuh n ]
The word of the day is ‘devolution’.
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
No, the word is a noun. Therefore, it does not have a past form.
It means:
1. Lapse
2. The transfer of power to a lower level
3. Descent to a lower or worse state
4. Decline
1. There is no possibility of devolution here; it cannot delegate its functions to this faculty or to that.
2. The method of division shows a devolution of responsibility.
3. It stands for evolution rather than for devolution or revolution.
4. Plans of devolution and Grand Committees will fail to cope with this evil.
5. It had long been felt that some devolution was necessary, and the change was justified by the result
Some synonyms of today’s word are:
deterioration, decadence, declension, decline, degeneration, descent, drop, fall, recession, regression, relapse, retrogression, retrogradation, decentralization, delegation, dispersal, distribution, transfer, surrender, relinquishment, decay, lapse, lessening, perversion, rotting, spoiling, vitiation, crumbling, degringolade etc.
centralization, ascent, improvement, increase, rise, achievement, continuity, perfection, progress, success
Quotation:
The reason I say ‘never say never’ is because I do not think that there should be another independence referendum in Scotland – I do not think it’s in their interest – but on the other hand, I am a big believer in devolution.
Andrea Leadsom
Social Example:
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