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Definition of devolved adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

devolved

adjective
 
/dɪˈvɒlvd/
 
/dɪˈvɑːlvd/
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  1. if power or authority is devolved, it has been passed to somebody who has less power
    • devolved responsibility
    • a system of devolved government
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