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devolve — de‧volve [dɪˈvɒlv ǁ dɪˈvɑːlv] verb 1. [transitive] to give work, responsibility, or power to someone at a lower or more local level: • The goal of the welfare bill is to devolve power and responsibility to the states. 2. [intransitive] LAW if… … Financial and business terms
devolve — [dɪ vɒlv] verb 1》 transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration. 2》 (devolve on/upon/to) (of duties or responsibility) pass to (a body or person at a lower level). 3》… … English new terms dictionary
Devolve — De*volve , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Devolved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Devolving}.] [L. devolvere, devolutum, to roll down; de + volvere to roll down; de + volvere to roll. See {Voluble}.] 1. To roll onward or downward; to pass on. [1913 Webster] Every… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Devolve — De*volve , v. i. To pass by transmission or succession; to be handed over or down; generally with on or upon, sometimes with to or into; as, after the general fell, the command devolved upon (or on) the next officer in rank. [1913 Webster] His… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
devolve — verb (devolved; devolving) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin devolvere, from de + volvere to roll more at voluble Date: 15th century transitive verb to pass on (as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another … New Collegiate Dictionary
devolve — verb a) to delegate something to someone else For the nonce he was rather nonplussed but inasmuch as the duty plainly devolved upon him to take some measures on the subject he pondered suitable ways and means during which Stephen repeatedly… … Wiktionary
Devolution (biology) — In common parlance, devolution , de evolution , or backward evolution is the notion that a species can change into a more primitive form. Biologically, it is a misnomer because evolution does not have a direction or motive. So, its reverse is not … Wikipedia
List of characters in Atomic Betty — This is a list of characters from the Cartoon Network and Teletoon animated television series Atomic Betty .With the exception of the show s eponymous character and the particular story involved, most of the characters encountered in the series… … Wikipedia
List of Atomic Betty characters — This is a list of characters from the animated television series Atomic Betty. Contents 1 Main characters 1.1 Atomic Betty/ Betty Barrett 1.2 Sparky 1.3 Robot X 5 … Wikipedia
Dandy (computer game) — Infobox VG| title = Dandy developer = John Palevich designer = John Palevich, publisher = Atari Program Exchange engine = custom, 6502 assembler released = 1983 genre = dungeon crawl, action adventure game modes = single to four player ratings =… … Wikipedia
