Devolution
noun
The act of passing power or responsibility from a central government to local or regional administrations.
A devolution of power from the central government to local councils occurred.
Often appears as...
- devolution of power
- devolution process
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Political
noun
The process by which something changes and becomes worse.
The devolution of the conversation into an argument was not anticipated.
Often appears as...
- devolution into chaos
- devolution of society
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Disapproving
noun
The transfer of property or a title from one person to another by the act of law.
Following the untimely death of the owner, the brewery's devolution to his son was inevitable.
Often appears as...
- devolution of property
- legal devolution
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Technical
noun
The act of passing power or responsibility from a central government to local or regional administrations.
A devolution of power from the central government to local councils occurred.
Often appears as...
- devolution of power
- devolution process
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Political
noun
The process by which something changes and becomes worse.
The devolution of the conversation into an argument was not anticipated.
Often appears as...
- devolution into chaos
- devolution of society
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The transfer of property or a title from one person to another by the act of law.
Following the untimely death of the owner, the brewery's devolution to his son was inevitable.
Often appears as...
- devolution of property
- legal devolution
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used in discussions about government structures and regions gaining more control.
The devolution in Scotland gave it its own parliament.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Independence
Devolution grants powers but doesn't create an independent state.
The devolution settlement retained foreign affairs as a central government responsibility.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often viewed positively, as it brings government closer to the people.
Many citizens were in favor of the devolution deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used in discussions about government structures and regions gaining more control.
The devolution in Scotland gave it its own parliament.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Independence
Devolution grants powers but doesn't create an independent state.
The devolution settlement retained foreign affairs as a central government responsibility.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often viewed positively, as it brings government closer to the people.
Many citizens were in favor of the devolution deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used in discussions about government structures and regions gaining more control.
The devolution in Scotland gave it its own parliament.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Independence
Devolution grants powers but doesn't create an independent state.
The devolution settlement retained foreign affairs as a central government responsibility.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often viewed positively, as it brings government closer to the people.
Many citizens were in favor of the devolution deal.
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The big impact of small...
some sort of enhanced devolution how do you plan to convince them in next two years well that's that's correct when the balance of pooling would suggest people want more powers than we have at the present moment but I'm not yet convinced of the case for independence
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The biggest risks facing...
but also the critical role of autonomy and discretion. Cities need the power to be able to issue debt, to raise taxes, to zone effectively, to build affordable housing. What cities need is nothing less than a devolution revolution,
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The big impact of small...
some sort of enhanced devolution how do you plan to convince them in next two years well that's that's correct when the balance of pooling would suggest people want more powers than we have at the present moment but I'm not yet convinced of the case for independence
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The biggest risks facing...
but also the critical role of autonomy and discretion. Cities need the power to be able to issue debt, to raise taxes, to zone effectively, to build affordable housing. What cities need is nothing less than a devolution revolution,
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Norman Davies
British Historian
Northern Ireland must, in future, be absorbed into the Irish republic. Wales and Scotland must advance from devolution to full independent status. The four nations of these islands must commit themselves absolutely to the project of a United Europe.
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David Lidington
British Politician
Conservatives believe in patriotism, but equally in community and the importance of local identity. We believe in devolution. We believe in localism. We believe that decisions should be taken locally wherever is practical; that communities matter.
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Andrea Leadsom
British Politician
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.
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James Q. Wilson
American Politician
If a radical devolution of powers was possible, it would have been done before. The assumption of states' rights is gone. There's no support for it in the Supreme Court and there's no support for it in public opinion.
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Sharyl Attkisson
American Journalist
Many Americans are eagerly watching the devolution of traditional news with relish because they agree with the prevailing narratives, whether based on true facts or imagined fiction.
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Tony Evans
And when you redefine the family other than what the Creator intended when he established it, then you look at the devolution of civilization.
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Johann Lamont
Scottish Politician
Separation and devolution are two completely different concepts which cannot be mixed together. One is not a stop on the way to the other.
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John McDonnell
British Politician
If we as a party are serious about devolution, then we must respect councils and nations enough to determine their own agenda.
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Jim DeMint
American Politician
I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.
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Andrew Neil
British Journalist
The Scotsman' is a cheerleader for devolution.
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Norman Davies
British Historian
Northern Ireland must, in future, be absorbed into the Irish republic. Wales and Scotland must advance from devolution to full independent status. The four nations of these islands must commit themselves absolutely to the project of a United Europe.
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David Lidington
British Politician
Conservatives believe in patriotism, but equally in community and the importance of local identity. We believe in devolution. We believe in localism. We believe that decisions should be taken locally wherever is practical; that communities matter.
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Andrea Leadsom
British Politician
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.
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James Q. Wilson
American Politician
If a radical devolution of powers was possible, it would have been done before. The assumption of states' rights is gone. There's no support for it in the Supreme Court and there's no support for it in public opinion.
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Sharyl Attkisson
American Journalist
Many Americans are eagerly watching the devolution of traditional news with relish because they agree with the prevailing narratives, whether based on true facts or imagined fiction.
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Tony Evans
And when you redefine the family other than what the Creator intended when he established it, then you look at the devolution of civilization.
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Johann Lamont
Scottish Politician
Separation and devolution are two completely different concepts which cannot be mixed together. One is not a stop on the way to the other.
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John McDonnell
British Politician
If we as a party are serious about devolution, then we must respect councils and nations enough to determine their own agenda.
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Jim DeMint
American Politician
I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.
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Andrew Neil
British Journalist
The Scotsman' is a cheerleader for devolution.
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