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# devolvere **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Latin **Slug:** devolvere ## Words From This Root - devolution - the transfer of power from central to local authority; or degeneration - devolve - to transfer power or duty to another; or to degenerate gradually
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devolution
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/ˌdɛvəˈluʃən/
the transfer of power from central to local authority; or degeneration
devolve
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/dɪˈvɑlv/
to transfer power or duty to another; or to degenerate gradually
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