 devolution |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality | |
| Synonyms: | degeneration | |
| Related terms: | development process attack macular_degeneration obsolescence | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (government) the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) | |
| Synonyms: | devolvement | |
| Related terms: | delegating government | |
| Similar spelling: |
devaluation defoliation depletion deflation devaluate depilation |
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