Devolved: meaning, definitions and examples

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devolved

 

[ dɪˈvɒlvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Devolved refers to the transfer of powers or responsibilities from a central government to smaller, regional governments. This process is often associated with the creation of autonomous regions or local authorities that can make decisions pertinent to their areas. The devolution process allows local governments to tailor policies to better fit the needs and circumstances of their communities. It can lead to increased efficiency in governance and greater local accountability.

Synonyms

delegated, distributed, transferred

Examples of usage

  • The devolved parliament has the authority to make laws on education.
  • Scotland and Wales have established devolved governments.
  • Authorities decided to devolve certain powers to the local councils.

Translations

Translations of the word "devolved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devolvido

🇮🇳 विकसित

🇩🇪 übertragen

🇮🇩 didelegasikan

🇺🇦 делегований

🇵🇱 przekazany

🇯🇵 譲渡された

🇫🇷 délégué

🇪🇸 delegado

🇹🇷 devredilen

🇰🇷 양도된

🇸🇦 مُفوَّض

🇨🇿 delegovaný

🇸🇰 delegovaný

🇨🇳 转交的

🇸🇮 delegiran

🇮🇸 delegaður

🇰🇿 делегатталған

🇬🇪 დელეგირებული

🇦🇿 deyil edilmiş

🇲🇽 delegado

Word origin

The term 'devolve' originated from the Latin word 'devolvere', which means 'to roll down' or 'to transfer'. It was formed by combining 'de-', meaning 'down from', and 'volvere', meaning 'to roll'. The usage of the term has evolved over time, particularly within the context of governance. Devolution gained prominence in political discourse in the late 20th century, especially with the establishment of devolved governments in the UK, such as the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly in the late 1990s. The concept represents a significant shift in the relationship between national and regional powers, emphasizing local autonomy and tailored governance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,682, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.