Definition of Devolvement

1. Noun. The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government).

Exact synonyms: Devolution
Category relationships: Administration, Governance, Governing, Government, Government Activity
Generic synonyms: Delegating, Delegation, Deputation, Relegating, Relegation
Derivative terms: Devolve, Devolve

Definition of Devolvement

1. n. The act or process of devolving;; devolution.

Definition of Devolvement

1. Noun. The act or process of devolving; devolution. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Devolvement

devoirs
devolatilization
devolatilizations
devolatilize
devolatilizer
devolatilizers
devolution
devolutional
devolutionary
devolutionist
devolutionists
devolutions
devolve
devolve on
devolved
devolvement (current term)
devolves
devolving
devon
devonian
devons
devoration
devorations
devore
devot
devotaries
devotary
devotchka
devotchkas
devote

Literary usage of Devolvement

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of New Jersey: From Its Discovery by Europeans, to the Adoption by Thomas Francis Gordon (1834)
"V. Death of President Hamilton—devolvement of the Government on President Reading—Arrival of Governor Belcher—His Character.—VI. Vexations arising from the ..."

2. Chemical Weapons Disposal: Improvements Needed in Program Accountability edited by David R. Warren (2000)
"A 1998 Defense Reform Initiative downsized the Office of the Secretary of Defense and resulted in the devolvement of the DOD office overseeing the Chemical ..."

3. The Historians' History of the World: A Comprehensive Narrative of the Rise by Henry Smith Williams (1904)
"The devolvement of the imperium upon the Salic house was an event of great importance both in German and universal history. Yet there is nothing so very ..."

4. The Gentleman's Magazine (1812)
"... on the devolvement •f the Royal authority on the Prince Regent, which would take place upon the 48th February, proposed that the ..."

5. The History of the French Revolution by Adolphe Thiers, Frederic Shoberl (1866)
"... and the devolvement to Bonaparte of the command of the troops of every description in order to protect the no lional representation. ..."

6. Literary Anecdotes of the Nineteenth Century: Contributions Towards a by William Robertson Nicoll, Thomas James Wise (1896)
"His recurrence to first principles and elements of action, is, in fact, so constant and passionate, that his attention is not free for the devolvement of ..."

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