Definition of Devolve
Devolve
de·vo·lve


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(verb)
To pass or transfer power, authority, or responsibility to someone or something else.

e.g. The company will devolve its decision-making authority to the regional managers.

(verb)
to come by or as if by flowing down;

e.g. Water will devolve from the mountain during the springtime thaw.



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