Found 3 items, similar to devolution.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: devolution penyerahan, peralihan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: devolution devolution n 1: the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality [syn: degeneration] [ant: development] 2: the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) [syn: devolvement]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Devolution Devolution \Dev`o*lu"tion\, n. [LL. devolutio: cf. F. d['e]volution.] 1. The act of rolling down. [R.] [1913 Webster] The devolution of earth down upon the valleys. --Woodward. [1913 Webster] 2. Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor. [1913 Webster] The devolution of the crown through a . . . channel known and conformable to old constitutional requisitions. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]