Definition of: devolution

(dev′ə·l oomacr ′shən) noun
1. The act of delivering to another; a passing to a successor.
2. Biol. a Degeneration: opposed to evolution. b Involution. c Catabolism.
3. The delegation or surrender of the powers of a central government to local authorities. [<Med. L devolutio, -onis <devolvere. See DEVOLVE.]

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