devolutionˌdɛv əˈlu ʃən; esp. Brit. ˈdi və-
devolution (n)
devolution
English Definitions:
degeneration, devolution (noun)
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
devolution, devolvement (noun)
the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
devolution (Noun)
A rolling down.
devolution (Noun)
A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession
devolution (Noun)
The transference of a right to a successor, or of a power from one body to another.
devolution (Noun)
Degeneration (as opposed to evolution).
devolution (Noun)
The transfer of some powers, and the delegation of some functions, from a central sovereign government to local government; eg. from Westminster to Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly.
Devolution
Devolution is the statutory granting of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to government at a subnational level, such as a regional, local, or state level. It is a form of decentralization. Devolved territories have the power to make legislation relevant to the area. Devolution differs from federalism in that the devolved powers of the subnational authority may be temporary and ultimately reside in central government, thus the state remains, de jure unitary. Legislation creating devolved parliaments or assemblies can be repealed or amended by central government in the same way as any statute. Federal systems, or federations, differ in that state or provincial government is guaranteed in the constitution. Australia, Canada, India,and the United States are anglophone countries that have federal systems, and have constitutions. They also have territories, with less power and authority than a state or province. Non-English-speaking federacies include Mexico and Germany.
Devolution
Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. It is a form of administrative decentralization. Devolved territories have the power to make legislation relevant to the area, thus granting them a higher level of autonomy.Devolution differs from federalism in that the devolved powers of the subnational authority may be temporary and are reversible, ultimately residing with the central government. Thus, the state remains de jure unitary. Legislation creating devolved parliaments or assemblies can be repealed or amended by central government in the same way as any statute. In federal systems, by contrast, sub-unit government is guaranteed in the constitution, so the powers of the sub-units cannot be withdrawn unilaterally by the central government (i.e. not without the process of constitutional amendment). The sub-units therefore have a lower degree of protection under devolution than under federalism.
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