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Meanings of devolution in inglês

russo
дегенерация
português
devolução
espanhol
degeneración
catalão
devolució

Process of evolving from a complex organism to a simpler organism.

Related terms
devolução
catalão
degeneració

The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality.

degeneració
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Examples for "de-evolution"
Examples for "de-evolution"
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It's a de-evolution to become a racist.
The Guardian
2
Devo has played its part in alerting humans to the truth about de-evolution, that things are falling apart faster than we predicted. See Also:
Wired
português
devolução
catalão
transmissió de poders

The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

devolução
Usage of devolution in inglês
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The problem thus stated is therefore not fundamentally about decommissioning or devolution.
The Irish Times
2
First, devolution has brought different decisions about funding levels, priorities and targets.
The Guardian
3
The Brexit vote could undermine staffing, research, service reform, devolution and funding.
The Guardian
4
Mr Jones called for a new written UK constitution which favours devolution.
BBC
5
He has the cognitive power necessary to fight the numeric devolution now.
Grand junction
6
July 1997 White paper on devolution published by the new Labour government.
The Guardian
7
Under Article 155 of the constitution, his Spanish government could suspend devolution.
Radio NZ
8
There were other questions on police numbers, extradition powers and Scottish devolution.
BBC
9
What could devolution mean for the four constituent countries of the UK?
BBC
10
They are much more aware of the election, of devolution, he said.
The Guardian
11
Opponents expect him to be more pragmatic in his approach to devolution.
BBC
12
It's one way of realising some devolution of control to Māori communities.
Radio NZ
13
The Smith Commission was set up after the referendum to enhance devolution.
BBC
14
He also said the devolution of policing to Wales should be considered.
BBC
15
Under devolution, the Scottish government decides what is included in the questionnaire.
The Irish Times
16
They could see devolution restored, Mr Paul Murphy, the Northern Secretary, added.
The Irish Times
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português
devolução
Devolution through the time
Devolution across language varieties
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