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devolvement

 

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Noun devolvement has 1 sense
  1. devolution, devolvement - the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
    --1 is a kind of delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
    Derived form: verb devolve1

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Devolvement

Definition: The act or process of transferring, delegating, or shifting the responsibilities, power, or control over something to another person or group.

Sense 1: In a general context, devolvement refers to the gradual transfer of authority or duties from a higher level to a lower level, often in a hierarchical structure.

Example sentence: The company's devolvement of decision-making to individual teams increased employee engagement and productivity.

Sense 2: In legal terms, devolvement refers to the transfer of property, rights, or assets from one party to another, particularly upon the occurrence of specified events.

Example sentence: The devolvement of inherited property to the rightful heirs was delayed due to extensive legal proceedings.

Sense 3: In a societal context, devolvement can refer to the decentralization of political power or autonomy to local or regional authorities.

Example sentence: The devolvement of administrative decision-making to local councils helped address the unique needs of each community.

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