| 单词 | devolution |
| 释义 | devolution n. 1. the delegation of power, esp. by central government to local or regional administration. 2. a descent or passing on through a series of stages. b descent by natural or due succession from one to another of property or qualities. 3. the lapse of an unexercised right to an ultimate owner. 4. Biol. degeneration. Derivatives devolutionary adj. devolutionist n. Etymology: LL devolutio (as DEVOLVE) |
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