devolution (n)
devolvement (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
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Hypernym delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
Domain of synset - TOPIC government, governing, governance, government activity, administration
Derivationally related form devolvement → devolve
Derivationally related form devolution → devolve
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Member of this domain - TOPIC government, governing, governance, government activity, administration
Hyponym delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
Derivationally related form devolve → devolvement
Derivationally related form devolve → devolution

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